US Bridges

Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens Run

PoorPosted for load

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MC07 Mcclarens Run # 7 · Structure no. 000000000002279

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
944
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 944 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoroapolis Imperia
CrossesMcclarens Run
LocationMC07 Mcclarens Run # 7
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.47528, -80.2123
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2006)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens Run carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Coroapolis Imperia over Mcclarens Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.