Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 200 East of SR 1055 · Structure no. 000000000036952
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2010. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wlm. Penn HWY over Whitehorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.