US Bridges

Jacks Run RD over SR0279

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PD03 Jacks Run No. 3 · Structure no. 000000000002202

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,631
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacks Run RD over SR0279 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jacks Run RD over SR0279 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,631 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2028. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJacks Run RD
CrossesSR0279
LocationPD03 Jacks Run No. 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50714, -80.0371
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,631 (2006)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacks Run RD over SR0279 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jacks Run RD over SR0279 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 Jacks Run RD over SR0279 carry?

About 4,631 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jacks Run RD over SR0279?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Jacks Run RD over SR0279?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.