US Bridges

SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 S.E. of SR 4021 · Structure no. 000000000000836

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
630 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 95 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 23,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,837 by 2039. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesSpruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST
Location1/4 S.E. of SR 4021
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50294, -80.07899
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,052 (2024)
Projected traffic22,837 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST carry?

About 23,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Spruce Run Cr.-Spruce ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.