US Bridges

Glass Run RD over Glass Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Glenwood Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001861

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glass Run RD over Glass Run is a concrete culvert carrying Glass Run RD over Glass Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,777 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,063 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlass Run RD
CrossesGlass Run
LocationNear Glenwood Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38959, -79.93805
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,777 (2024)
Projected traffic7,063 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glass Run RD over Glass Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glass Run RD over Glass Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Glass Run RD over Glass Run carry?

About 6,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glass Run RD over Glass Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Glass Run RD over Glass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.