US Bridges

Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MT05 Montour Run No. 5 · Structure no. 000000000002283

Built
1883
142 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,321
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1883 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 142 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,321 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,938 by 2030. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCliff Mine RD
CrossesMontour Run
LocationMT05 Montour Run No. 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.45188, -80.2045
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,321 (2010)
Projected traffic7,938 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run built?

It was built in 1883, making it 142 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run carry?

About 5,321 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff Mine RD over Montour Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.