US Bridges

Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · JA04 Jacks Run No. 4 · Structure no. 000000000002208

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,994
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,593 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJacks Run RD
CrossesJacks Run
LocationJA04 Jacks Run No. 4
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49903, -80.04619
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,994 (2023)
Projected traffic3,593 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run carry?

About 2,994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jacks Run RD over Jacks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.