COCHRANS MILLS RD
Carrying COCHRANS MILLS RD over LICK RUN CREEK
0.5 MI S BUREAU OF MINES, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: COCHRANS MILLS RD
The COCHRANS MILLS RD bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania carries COCHRANS MILLS RD over LICK RUN CREEK. It was built in 1901, making it 125 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,115 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How COCHRANS MILLS RD compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1901
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,115 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000001724
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
COCHRANS MILLS RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare COCHRANS MILLS RD against other structures in Allegheny and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for COCHRANS MILLS RD?
COCHRANS MILLS RD in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is COCHRANS MILLS RD inspected?
COCHRANS MILLS RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,115 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COCHRANS MILLS RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for COCHRANS MILLS RD?
COCHRANS MILLS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining COCHRANS MILLS RD?
COCHRANS MILLS RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is COCHRANS MILLS RD and does age affect safety?
COCHRANS MILLS RD was built in 1901, making it 125 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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