US Bridges

SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI S Pleas Hills Line · Structure no. 000000000000727

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,275 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 0051 NB SB
CrossesLewis Run
Location1/2 MI S Pleas Hills Line
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.31116, -79.93773
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run carry?

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

How long is SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.