US Bridges

Cove Run RD over Long Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi.West of TWP.RD.662 · Structure no. 000000000001433

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,202
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Run RD over Long Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Cove Run RD over Long Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCove Run RD
CrossesLong Run
Location1/2 Mi.West of TWP.RD.662
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57445, -79.84779
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2023)
Projected traffic1,142 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cove Run RD over Long Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cove Run RD over Long 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Cove Run RD over Long Run carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cove Run RD over Long Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Run RD over Long Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.