US Bridges

Days Run Road over Days Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI N of Baileys Run R · Structure no. 000000000001439

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Days Run Road over Days Run is a concrete slab carrying Days Run Road over Days Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 72 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDays Run Road
CrossesDays Run
Location0.7 MI N of Baileys Run R
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61361, -79.78749
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2024)
Projected traffic725 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Days Run Road over Days Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Days Run Road over Days 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 Days Run Road over Days Run carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Days Run Road over Days Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Days Run Road over Days Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.