Plan Court over Pucketa Creek
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · West of SR 380/366 Inter · Structure no. 000000000037018
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1990 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plan Court over Pucketa Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Plan Court over Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2006. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plan Court over Pucketa Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Plan Court over Pucketa 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 Plan Court over Pucketa Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1990 count).
How long is Plan Court over Pucketa Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Plan Court over Pucketa Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.