Old William Penn H over Turtle Creek
FairWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Near Export Boro Line · Structure no. 000000000037014
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old William Penn H over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old William Penn H over Turtle Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2010. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 37 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 William Penn H over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old William Penn H over Turtle 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Old William Penn H over Turtle Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old William Penn H over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Old William Penn H over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.