US Bridges

Market ST Ext over Mill Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Miles NE of Ligonier · Structure no. 000000000052573

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,816
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST Ext over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Market ST Ext over Mill Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,816 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,378 by 2037. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesMarket ST Ext
CrossesMill Creek
Location2.5 Miles NE of Ligonier
RouteState Highway 711
Coordinates40.26174, -79.19691
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,816 (2024)
Projected traffic4,378 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Market ST Ext over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST Ext over Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Market ST Ext over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,816 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Market ST Ext over Mill Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST Ext over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).