US Bridges

SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 300 S. Thoms Run Rd. · Structure no. 000000000000698

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 17,127 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,221 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0050
CrossesChartiers CR Flood Chann
Location300 S. Thoms Run Rd.
RouteState Highway 50
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38064, -80.09509
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,127 (2024)
Projected traffic18,221 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$187,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann carry?

About 17,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0050 over Chartiers CR Flood Chann?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.