Pennsylvania Route 993
Encyclopedia
Pennsylvania Route 993 is a 14 miles (22.5 km) long state highway
located in Westmoreland
county in Pennsylvania
. The western terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 130
in Trafford
. The eastern terminus is at PA 66 Business
in Hempfield Township
. The route connects several of the eastern suburban communities of Pittsburgh, before ending in a rural area in between two urbanized fingers.
in Trafford
, heading south on two-lane undivided Brinton Avenue. The route heads through residential and business areas, curving southeast along East Brinton Avenue through more areas of homes. The road heads into North Huntingdon Township
and becomes Trafford Road, turning east at Cavittsville and runs through woods, crossing the Brush Creek before passing a field and turning southeast into wooded areas with some development, with the creek winding across the road, crossing it three times. PA 993 runs through Ardara, at which point it runs a short distance to the east of a Norfolk Southern railroad line. The route passes through more forested areas, curving south onto Water Street and passing under the railroad line near residential Larimer, at which point it crosses the Brush Creek and again winds southeast along the creek. The road passes through more woodland with some industrial development, turning east and continuing into Irwin
. PA 993 passes homes and businesses, turning south onto Main Street, where it passes more businesses. The route heads east onto 3rd Street and heads through residential areas. Crossing back into North Huntingdon Township, the road becomes Broadway Street and passes through woods before running through areas of homes and industry in Shafton.
PA 993 passes under I-76
(Pennsylvania Turnpike
) and continues into the residential community of Westmoreland City. The route heads northeast, becoming the border between North Huntingdon Township to the north and Manor
to the south as it turns east onto Main Street and runs to the south of the Norfolk Southern line. PA 993 turns north onto Manor Harrison City Road and passes under the railroad line, turning northeast into wooded residential areas. The road continues northeast near more rural areas of homes along with some fields, crossing into Penn Township
. The route reaches an intersection with PA 130 in a commercial area of the community of Harrison City
. Here, PA 993 turns east to form a concurrency
with PA 130 on Harrison City-Jeannette Road, passing more businesses along with a few homes. After a turn to the south, PA 993 splits from PA 130 by turning east onto Bushy Run Road, passing more residences. Farther east, the route heads into a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, passing Bushy Run Battlefield
. PA 993 passes through more rural areas with occasional residences as it continues into Hempfield Township
and comes to its eastern terminus at PA 66 Business.
State highway
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located in Westmoreland
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
county in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. The western terminus is at Pennsylvania Route 130
Pennsylvania Route 130
Pennsylvania Route 130 is a long state highway located in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 8 in Pittsburgh. The eastern terminus is at PA 381 near Kregar....
in Trafford
Trafford, Pennsylvania
Trafford is a borough in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located near Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania, the borough lies primarily in Westmoreland County; only a small portion extends into Allegheny County...
. The eastern terminus is at PA 66 Business
Pennsylvania Route 66
Pennsylvania Route 66 is a long state highway in Western Pennsylvania. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 6 in Kane. Its southern terminus is at US 119 near New Stanton. West of Greensburg, PA 66 becomes the tolled Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass, a part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike System. The...
in Hempfield Township
Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Hempfield Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,241 at the 2010 census, making it the largest suburb in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area by population.- Geography :...
. The route connects several of the eastern suburban communities of Pittsburgh, before ending in a rural area in between two urbanized fingers.
Route description
PA 993 begins at an intersection with PA 130Pennsylvania Route 130
Pennsylvania Route 130 is a long state highway located in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania. The western terminus is at PA 8 in Pittsburgh. The eastern terminus is at PA 381 near Kregar....
in Trafford
Trafford, Pennsylvania
Trafford is a borough in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Located near Pittsburgh in western Pennsylvania, the borough lies primarily in Westmoreland County; only a small portion extends into Allegheny County...
, heading south on two-lane undivided Brinton Avenue. The route heads through residential and business areas, curving southeast along East Brinton Avenue through more areas of homes. The road heads into North Huntingdon Township
North Huntingdon Township, Pennsylvania
North Huntingdon Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, USA. The population was 30,609 at the 2010 census.-History:Named after England’s Earl of Huntingdon, Huntingdon Township was founded on April 6, 1772 in Pennsylvania....
and becomes Trafford Road, turning east at Cavittsville and runs through woods, crossing the Brush Creek before passing a field and turning southeast into wooded areas with some development, with the creek winding across the road, crossing it three times. PA 993 runs through Ardara, at which point it runs a short distance to the east of a Norfolk Southern railroad line. The route passes through more forested areas, curving south onto Water Street and passing under the railroad line near residential Larimer, at which point it crosses the Brush Creek and again winds southeast along the creek. The road passes through more woodland with some industrial development, turning east and continuing into Irwin
Irwin, Pennsylvania
Irwin is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, southeast of Pittsburgh. Some of the most extensive bituminous coal deposits in the State are located here. In the past, iron foundries, flour mills, car shops, facing and planing mills, electrical goods, and mirror factories provided...
. PA 993 passes homes and businesses, turning south onto Main Street, where it passes more businesses. The route heads east onto 3rd Street and heads through residential areas. Crossing back into North Huntingdon Township, the road becomes Broadway Street and passes through woods before running through areas of homes and industry in Shafton.
PA 993 passes under I-76
Interstate 76 (east)
Interstate 76 is an Interstate Highway in the United States, running 435 miles from an interchange with Interstate 71 west of Akron, Ohio, east to Interstate 295 near Camden, New Jersey....
(Pennsylvania Turnpike
Pennsylvania Turnpike
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway system operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, United States. The three sections of the turnpike system total . The main section extends from Ohio to New Jersey and is long...
) and continues into the residential community of Westmoreland City. The route heads northeast, becoming the border between North Huntingdon Township to the north and Manor
Manor, Pennsylvania
Manor is a borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,796 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Manor is located at ....
to the south as it turns east onto Main Street and runs to the south of the Norfolk Southern line. PA 993 turns north onto Manor Harrison City Road and passes under the railroad line, turning northeast into wooded residential areas. The road continues northeast near more rural areas of homes along with some fields, crossing into Penn Township
Penn Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Penn Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 30.5 square miles , all of it land.-Demographics:...
. The route reaches an intersection with PA 130 in a commercial area of the community of Harrison City
Harrison City, Pennsylvania
Harrison City is a census-designated place in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 155 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Harrison City is located at ....
. Here, PA 993 turns east to form a concurrency
Concurrency (road)
A concurrency, overlap, or coincidence in a road network is an instance of one physical road bearing two or more different highway, motorway, or other route numbers...
with PA 130 on Harrison City-Jeannette Road, passing more businesses along with a few homes. After a turn to the south, PA 993 splits from PA 130 by turning east onto Bushy Run Road, passing more residences. Farther east, the route heads into a mix of farmland and woodland with some homes, passing Bushy Run Battlefield
Bushy Run Battlefield
Bushy Run Battlefield Park is a historical park that was operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, on , in Penn Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania in the United States. It was the site of the Battle of Bushy Run fought on August 5 - 6, 1763 during the Pontiac's Rebellion...
. PA 993 passes through more rural areas with occasional residences as it continues into Hempfield Township
Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Hempfield Township is a township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 43,241 at the 2010 census, making it the largest suburb in the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area by population.- Geography :...
and comes to its eastern terminus at PA 66 Business.