US Bridges

Slate Run RD over Slate Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Hempfield Township · Structure no. 000000000052672

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,923
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slate Run RD over Slate Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Slate Run RD over Slate 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 4,923 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,933 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSlate Run RD
CrossesSlate Creek
LocationHempfield Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.28696, -79.51086
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,923 (2024)
Projected traffic5,933 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Slate Run RD over Slate Creek built?

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

What condition is Slate Run RD over Slate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Slate Run RD over Slate Creek carry?

About 4,923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Slate Run RD over Slate Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Slate Run RD over Slate Creek?

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