Old Will Penn High over Turtle Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Export/Murrysville Line · Structure no. 000000000037013
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Will Penn High over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Will Penn High over Turtle Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2010. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Will Penn High over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Will Penn High over Turtle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old Will Penn High over Turtle Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old Will Penn High over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Old Will Penn High over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.