Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi.E.Of Bower Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000001692
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,740
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run carry?
About 3,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.