US Bridges

Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500 West of SR 0050 · Structure no. 000000000000863

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,133
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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 35,133 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,252 by 2032. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaymond P Shafe Hw
CrossesThoms Run RD Flood Chann
Location500 West of SR 0050
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.38044, -80.09718
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,133 (2023)
Projected traffic32,252 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$394,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann 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 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann carry?

About 35,133 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond P Shafe Hw over Thoms Run RD Flood Chann?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.