US Bridges

Northern Pike over Thompson Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500 SW of Inter./Sr 0022 · Structure no. 000000000001585

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,608
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northern Pike over Thompson Run is a concrete slab carrying Northern Pike over Thompson Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,608 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,849 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorthern Pike
CrossesThompson Run
Location500 SW of Inter./Sr 0022
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.42653, -79.72453
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,608 (2024)
Projected traffic14,849 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Northern Pike over Thompson Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northern Pike over Thompson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Northern Pike over Thompson Run carry?

About 7,608 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Northern Pike over Thompson Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Northern Pike over Thompson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.