US Bridges

Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 750 S.W. of SR 0279 · Structure no. 000000000001958

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,028
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,189 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Avon Lowrie RD
CrossesLowries Run
Location750 S.W. of SR 0279
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52346, -80.07152
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,028 (2024)
Projected traffic24,189 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries Run built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries Run carry?

About 8,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Ben Avon Lowrie RD over Lowries Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.