US Bridges

Sample RD over Crouse Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 531EAST of SR 4067 · Structure no. 000000000001968

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,087
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sample RD over Crouse Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sample RD over Crouse 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 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 7,087 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,447 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSample RD
CrossesCrouse Run
Location531EAST of SR 4067
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57971, -79.96775
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,087 (2023)
Projected traffic7,447 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$95,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sample RD over Crouse Run built?

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

What condition is Sample RD over Crouse 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sample RD over Crouse Run carry?

About 7,087 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sample RD over Crouse Run?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sample RD over Crouse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.