US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 NB at Turn-Around · Structure no. 000000000000892

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,845
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon Run is a concrete culvert carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 49,845 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,836 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesMoon Run
LocationI-79 NB at Turn-Around
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.50179, -80.12688
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,845 (2024)
Projected traffic34,836 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon Run carry?

About 49,845 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over Moon Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.