US Bridges

Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MC01 Mcclarens Run # 1 · Structure no. 000000000002334

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 76 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCliff Mine RD
CrossesMc Clarens Run
LocationMC01 Mcclarens Run # 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.45854, -80.19048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2013)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens Run carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cliff Mine RD over Mc Clarens Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.