US Bridges

Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Btw 11th and Kenneth Ave · Structure no. 000000000041979

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,815
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,815 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2032. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLocust Street
CrossesRr/Constitution Blvd
LocationBtw 11th and Kenneth Ave
RouteCity Street 0LC0T
Coordinates40.56959, -79.76506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,815 (2012)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd carry?

About 3,815 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Street over Rr/Constitution Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.