US Bridges

Howes Run Rd. over Howes Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1850 N.E. of SR 1034 · Structure no. 000000000001465

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
629
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howes Run Rd. over Howes Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Howes Run Rd. over Howes Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, 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 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 629 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 857 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHowes Run Rd.
CrossesHowes Run
Location1850 N.E. of SR 1034
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64387, -79.76799
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic629 (2024)
Projected traffic857 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Howes Run Rd. over Howes Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howes Run Rd. over Howes 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 Howes Run Rd. over Howes Run carry?

About 629 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Howes Run Rd. over Howes Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Howes Run Rd. over Howes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.