US Bridges

Clairton Blvd. over Lebanon Church RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Inter. of Leb.Church RD · Structure no. 000000000000731

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clairton Blvd. over Lebanon Church RD is a concrete frame carrying Clairton Blvd. over Lebanon Church RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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 27,346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,663 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesClairton Blvd.
CrossesLebanon Church RD
LocationInter. of Leb.Church RD
RouteState Highway 51
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34168, -79.96578
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,346 (2023)
Projected traffic38,663 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clairton Blvd. over Lebanon Church RD built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Clairton Blvd. over Lebanon Church RD 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 Lebanon Church RD carry?

About 27,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Clairton Blvd. over Lebanon Church RD?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Clairton Blvd. over Lebanon Church RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.