US Bridges

South Pioneer RD over Crouse Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 207004 Crouse Run No 7 · Structure no. 000000000002306

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Pioneer RD over Crouse Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying South Pioneer RD over Crouse Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2029. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Pioneer RD
CrossesCrouse Run
Location207004 Crouse Run No 7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60367, -79.94914
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2009)
Projected traffic500 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Pioneer RD over Crouse Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Pioneer RD over Crouse 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does South Pioneer RD over Crouse Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Pioneer RD over Crouse Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Pioneer RD over Crouse Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.