US Bridges

Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near SR 2030 · Structure no. 000000000000723

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 years old, older 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 25,938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,275 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClairton Blvd
CrossesLewis Run
LocationNear SR 2030
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.30023, -79.92227
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,938 (2024)
Projected traffic34,275 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run carry?

About 25,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Clairton Blvd over Lewis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.