US Bridges

Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1000 S.E. of SR 4022 · Structure no. 000000000001093

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49,413
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear Run is a concrete culvert carrying Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 49,413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,287 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRaymond E Wilt Hw
CrossesBear Run
Location1000 S.E. of SR 4022
RouteInterstate 279
Coordinates40.54865, -80.08551
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,413 (2024)
Projected traffic38,287 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear Run carry?

About 49,413 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Raymond E Wilt Hw over Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.