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    District 12 Projects - Westmoreland County

    Rocky Mountain Road Bridge Replacement Project

    Project Status

    Step 2 of 4

    Design

    Next Step:  Construction

    Public Outreach

    Virtual Plans Display

    ​The virtual plans display will be available online from November 9, 2026 through November 23, 2026. 

    Public Comment Period

    The public comment period, where the community is encouraged to respond with questions and concerns will be from November 9, 2026 through November 23, 2026. 

    Submit a Comment

    Project Overview

    County: Westmoreland
    Municipality: Hempfield Township
    State Route: T-655
    Local Name: Rocky Mountain Road
    Project Type: Bridge Replacement
    MPMS Number: 31706
    Proposed Construction Start: May 2028
    Proposed Construction End: November 2028
    Last Updated: 11/09/2026

    The purpose of the project is to correct structural deficiencies of the bridge and to provide safe and efficient crossing of Rocky Mountain Road (T-655) over Little Sewickley Creek in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. The existing structure, Rocky Mountain Bridge, was built in 1920 and has an estimated ADT of 556 vehicles with 5% truck traffic. The current structure is in poor condition due to the existing superstructure deterioration and is a one-lane bridge. The bridge has a posted weight limit of 4 Tons, which is driven by the superstructure deterioration. The substructure units exhibit minor spalling and vertical cracking with efflorescence. The current roadway width is 18'-0". The structure railing system does not meet current crash standards on the structure itself.

    Contact Information

    Cristin Covert, P.E.
    Project Manager
    724-439-7155
    ccovert@pa.gov

    Nathan Luczki
    Project Manager
    724-539-8562
    nathan.luczki@gibson-thomas.com

    Melissa Maczko
    Media Contact
    724-439-7135
    mmaczko@pa.gov

    Accessibility

    The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation or interpretation services, have special needs, or have concerns that require individual attention, please contact the Project Manager listed above.

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