US Bridges

Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Glenfield I79 Inter-X · Structure no. 000000000000844

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,649
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 5 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 11,649 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,183 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOhio River Bl
CrossesKilbuck Run
Location@ Glenfield I79 Inter-X
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates40.51808, -80.13134
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,649 (2023)
Projected traffic15,183 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck Run carry?

About 11,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Ohio River Bl over Kilbuck Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.