US Bridges

Haymaker Farm RD over Turtle Creek

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1000 South of SR 22 · Structure no. 000000000037017

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haymaker Farm RD over Turtle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Haymaker Farm RD over Turtle Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 years old, older 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 880 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 2010. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHaymaker Farm RD
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location1000 South of SR 22
RouteCity Street 0T606
Coordinates40.41873, -79.65615
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2006)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2010
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haymaker Farm RD over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Haymaker Farm RD 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 Haymaker Farm RD over Turtle Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Haymaker Farm RD over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Haymaker Farm RD over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.