US Bridges

Milltown Road over Bodines Run

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 3400 NE of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000001639

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milltown Road over Bodines Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Milltown Road over Bodines Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,777 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMilltown Road
CrossesBodines Run
Location3400 NE of Turnpike
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51362, -79.77956
Functional classUrban Local

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
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 inspectionMarch 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 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 span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2024)
Projected traffic2,777 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milltown Road over Bodines Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milltown Road over Bodines 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Milltown Road over Bodines Run carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Milltown Road over Bodines Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Milltown Road over Bodines Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.