US Bridges

Lovedale RD over Wylie Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 238S.W.OF Liberty Way · Structure no. 000000000001503

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,207
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovedale RD over Wylie Run is a steel culvert carrying Lovedale RD over Wylie Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 6,207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,997 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLovedale RD
CrossesWylie Run
Location238S.W.OF Liberty Way
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28437, -79.84488
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,207 (2024)
Projected traffic8,997 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovedale RD over Wylie Run built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovedale RD over Wylie 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lovedale RD over Wylie Run carry?

About 6,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lovedale RD over Wylie Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lovedale RD over Wylie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.