Old Freeport Road over Sycamore Run
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · SQ01 Sycamore Run No. 1 · Structure no. 000000000002172
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 825
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Freeport Road over Sycamore Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Freeport Road over Sycamore Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 825 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Freeport Road over Sycamore Run built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Freeport Road over Sycamore 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 2023.
How much traffic does Old Freeport Road over Sycamore Run carry?
About 825 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Freeport Road over Sycamore Run?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Freeport Road over Sycamore Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.