US Bridges

T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · At Int W/T561 · Structure no. 000000000047696

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek is a concrete frame carrying T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-554 Greenhills
CrossesLittle Sewickley Creek
LocationAt Int W/T561
RouteCity Street 0T554
Coordinates40.26398, -79.72057
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T-554 Greenhills over Little Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.