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Painters Run RD over Painters Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PA09 Painters Run No. 9 · Structure no. 000000000002252

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,409
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Painters Run RD over Painters Run is a concrete culvert carrying Painters Run RD over Painters Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 15,409 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,565 by 2023. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPainters Run RD
CrossesPainters Run
LocationPA09 Painters Run No. 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36289, -80.08356
Functional classUrban Collector

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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,409 (2005)
Projected traffic19,565 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Painters Run RD over Painters Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Painters Run 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 Painters Run RD over Painters Run carry?

About 15,409 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Painters Run RD over Painters Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Painters Run RD over Painters Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.