Bells Mill Road over Sewickley Creek

Fair Condition176 years old1,100 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyWestmoreland
Location1/2 Mi East Of SR 136
CarriesBells Mill Road
CrossesSewickley Creek
Coordinates40.21931, -79.71006

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignTruss - Thru
Total Length99.1 ft (30.2 m)
Max Span92.8 ft (28.3 m)
Deck Width15.4 ft (4.7 m)
Deck Area141.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1850 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000036964

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