US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD over Sewickley Creek

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Mount Pleasant Township · Structure no. 000000000054053

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,034
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD over Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt Pleasant RD over Sewickley Creek in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,034 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,844 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt Pleasant RD
CrossesSewickley Creek
LocationMount Pleasant Township
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.21397, -79.4973
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,034 (2024)
Projected traffic7,844 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant RD over Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant RD over Sewickley Creek carry?

About 6,034 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mt Pleasant RD over Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD over Sewickley Creek?

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