US Bridges

Gilkeson RD over Painters Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100N.W.OLD Gilkeson Rd. · Structure no. 000000000001763

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,675
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilkeson RD over Painters Run is a concrete culvert carrying Gilkeson RD over Painters Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 22,675 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,554 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGilkeson RD
CrossesPainters Run
Location100N.W.OLD Gilkeson Rd.
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35919, -80.06032
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,675 (2024)
Projected traffic22,554 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Gilkeson RD over Painters Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilkeson RD over Painters 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gilkeson RD over Painters Run carry?

About 22,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Gilkeson RD over Painters Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns Gilkeson RD over Painters Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.