US Bridges

Bower Hill RD over Painters Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PA06 Painters Run No. 6 · Structure no. 000000000002249

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,049
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bower Hill RD over Painters Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bower Hill RD over Painters Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,049 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,108 by 2023. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBower Hill RD
CrossesPainters Run
LocationPA06 Painters Run No. 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3623, -80.09599
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,049 (2005)
Projected traffic19,108 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bower Hill RD over Painters Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bower Hill RD over Painters Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Bower Hill RD over Painters Run carry?

About 15,049 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bower Hill RD over Painters Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Bower Hill RD over Painters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.