US Bridges

Main Street over Ninemile Run

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1200 Ft West of SR 982 · Structure no. 000000000037008

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Ninemile Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Ninemile Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,775 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesNinemile Run
Location1200 Ft West of SR 982
RouteCity Street 0T950
Coordinates40.27876, -79.37007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2022)
Projected traffic1,775 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Ninemile Run built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Ninemile Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Ninemile Run carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Ninemile Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Ninemile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.