US Bridges

Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 300 Ft N of SR 3108 · Structure no. 000000000001353

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,916
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 2,916 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,661 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBateman Road
CrossesN. Bra. of Robinson Run
Location300 Ft N of SR 3108
RouteState Highway 978
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42051, -80.21092
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,916 (2024)
Projected traffic3,661 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$454,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson Run built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson Run carry?

About 2,916 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Bateman Road over N. Bra. of Robinson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.