US Bridges

Reis Run Road over Lowries Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 237 W of SR 4011 · Structure no. 000000000001964

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reis Run Road over Lowries Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Reis Run Road over Lowries Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 3,973 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,205 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesReis Run Road
CrossesLowries Run
Location237 W of SR 4011
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53856, -80.05109
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,973 (2024)
Projected traffic6,205 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reis Run Road over Lowries Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reis Run Road 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 Reis Run Road over Lowries Run carry?

About 3,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Reis Run Road over Lowries Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Reis Run Road over Lowries Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.