US Bridges

Santiago Road over Montour Run

PoorPosted for load

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Santiago near SR 0030 · Structure no. 000000000001823

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,952
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santiago Road over Montour Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Santiago Road over Montour Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,952 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,513 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSantiago Road
CrossesMontour Run
LocationSantiago near SR 0030
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.45056, -80.25133
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,952 (2024)
Projected traffic2,513 by 2032
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Santiago Road over Montour Run built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santiago Road over Montour 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Santiago Road over Montour Run carry?

About 1,952 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Santiago Road over Montour Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Santiago Road over Montour Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.