US Bridges

T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR 0982 & T952 · Structure no. 000000000036971

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT-959 Schultz RD
CrossesNine Mile Run
LocationBtw SR 0982 & T952
RouteCity Street 0T959
Coordinates40.26877, -79.37275
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns T-959 Schultz RD over Nine Mile Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.