Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 2000 NW of SR 981 · Structure no. 000000000037004
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 177 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,876
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,876 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,876 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek carry?
About 3,876 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek?
The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Ligonier Street over Loyalhanna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.