Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Penn Township · Structure no. 000000000056981
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Street over Trib to Bushy Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.