US Bridges

West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 700 Ft West of SR 66 · Structure no. 000000000037007

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
704 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River is a steel truss - thru carrying West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 87 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 1987. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Leechburg ST
CrossesKiskiminetas River
Location700 Ft West of SR 66
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63458, -79.60905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (4.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic50 by 1987
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Leechburg ST over Kiskiminetas River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).