US Bridges

Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 MI S of SR 28 Exit 14 · Structure no. 000000000000645

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,035 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,414 by 2032. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesAllegheny Val Ex
CrossesCrawford Run Road
Location2.5 MI S of SR 28 Exit 14
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.58246, -79.78097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,035 (2024)
Projected traffic22,414 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$930,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road carry?

About 22,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Allegheny Val Ex over Crawford Run Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.