US Bridges

Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 564NORTH of SR 0136 · Structure no. 000000000001507

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 282 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 989 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElla Hollow RD
CrossesBr.Beckets Run
Location564NORTH of SR 0136
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2079, -79.85795
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2024)
Projected traffic989 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ella Hollow RD over Br.Beckets Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.