US Bridges

Pearce Mill RD over Irwin Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · IW01 Irwin Run No. 1 · Structure no. 000000000002162

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,569
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearce Mill RD over Irwin Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pearce Mill RD over Irwin Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 3,569 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,569 by 2023. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPearce Mill RD
CrossesIrwin Run
LocationIW01 Irwin Run No. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.59759, -79.99785
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,569 (2005)
Projected traffic3,569 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pearce Mill RD over Irwin Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearce Mill RD over Irwin 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pearce Mill RD over Irwin Run carry?

About 3,569 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pearce Mill RD over Irwin Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Pearce Mill RD over Irwin Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.