Riverside Drive over Bushy Run
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft from Int W/Main ST · Structure no. 000000000044944
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Drive over Bushy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Drive over Bushy Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Drive over Bushy Run built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Riverside Drive over Bushy Run 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Bushy Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Riverside Drive over Bushy Run?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Drive over Bushy Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.