US Bridges

Presto Sygan RD over Thoms Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Intersecti Thoms Run RD · Structure no. 000000000001746

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Presto Sygan RD over Thoms Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Presto Sygan RD over Thoms Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 90 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 5,107 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,962 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPresto Sygan RD
CrossesThoms Run
LocationIntersecti Thoms Run RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.3723, -80.12057
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,107 (2024)
Projected traffic4,962 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$97,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Presto Sygan RD over Thoms Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Presto Sygan RD over Thoms 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Presto Sygan RD over Thoms Run carry?

About 5,107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Presto Sygan RD over Thoms Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Presto Sygan RD over Thoms Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.