US Bridges

Bower Hill RD over Painters Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PA08 Painters Run No. 8 · Structure no. 000000000002251

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,909
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 1927 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 98 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 5 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 15,909 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,200 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBower Hill RD
CrossesPainters Run
LocationPA08 Painters Run No. 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36279, -80.08725
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,909 (2005)
Projected traffic20,200 by 2030
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bower Hill RD over Painters Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

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 15,909 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bower Hill RD over Painters Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bower Hill RD over Painters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.