US Bridges

Bull Creek RD over Howes Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 150 S.E. of SR 1033 · Structure no. 000000000001469

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,709
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek RD over Howes Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Bull Creek RD over Howes Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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 1,709 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,532 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Creek RD
CrossesHowes Run
Location150 S.E. of SR 1033
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63934, -79.77117
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,709 (2024)
Projected traffic4,532 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$65,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Creek RD over Howes Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Bull Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bull Creek RD over Howes Run carry?

About 1,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bull Creek RD over Howes Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Creek RD over Howes Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.