Old Paintersrun RD over Painters Run
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · PA02 Painters Run No. 2 · Structure no. 000000000002247
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Paintersrun RD over Painters Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Paintersrun RD over Painters Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 126 years old, older 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Paintersrun RD over Painters Run built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Old Paintersrun RD over Painters 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Paintersrun RD over Painters Run carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Old Paintersrun RD over Painters Run?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Old Paintersrun RD over Painters Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.