Penneman Drive over Fallen Timber Run
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · At SR 51 Intersect · Structure no. 000000000002133
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penneman Drive over Fallen Timber Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penneman Drive over Fallen Timber Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penneman Drive over Fallen Timber Run built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penneman Drive 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 Penneman Drive over Fallen Timber Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Penneman Drive over Fallen Timber Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Penneman Drive over Fallen Timber Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.