Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber Run
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · At SR 51 Intersection · Structure no. 000000000002132
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber Run built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber Run carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber Run?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Oak Street over Fallen Timber Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.