US Bridges

Wible Run RD over Wible Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · WB06 Wible Run No. 6 · Structure no. 000000000002237

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,833
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wible Run RD over Wible Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wible Run RD over Wible Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 3,833 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,833 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWible Run RD
CrossesWible Run
LocationWB06 Wible Run No. 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.50514, -79.96939
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,833 (2006)
Projected traffic3,833 by 2023
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wible Run RD over Wible Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wible Run RD over Wible 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 May 2024.

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

About 3,833 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wible Run RD over Wible Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Wible Run RD over Wible Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.