US Bridges

Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill Run

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PG08 Pangburn Hollow #8 · Structure no. 000000000002296

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
582
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill Run is a concrete slab carrying Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 582 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPangburn Hollow RD
CrossesPerry Mill Run
LocationPG08 Pangburn Hollow #8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.2234, -79.91216
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill Run carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pangburn Hollow RD over Perry Mill Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.