Monongahela Road over Beckets Run
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 800FT E of T636 · Structure no. 000000000000957
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,603
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Monongahela Road over Beckets Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monongahela Road over Beckets Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 110 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,603 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,638 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monongahela Road over Beckets Run built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is Monongahela Road over Beckets Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Monongahela Road over Beckets Run carry?
About 4,603 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Monongahela Road over Beckets Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Monongahela Road over Beckets Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.