US Bridges

Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · City of New Kensington · Structure no. 000000000053288

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,754
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 20,754 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,980 by 2037. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStevenson Blvd
CrossesLittle Pucketa Creek
LocationCity of New Kensington
RouteState Highway 56
Coordinates40.57151, -79.74961
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,754 (2024)
Projected traffic19,980 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa Creek carry?

About 20,754 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Stevenson Blvd over Little Pucketa Creek?

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