US Bridges

Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch

PoorClosed to traffic

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 214001 Hans RD (n Fay) · Structure no. 000000000002338

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHans RD
CrossesRobinson Run N Branch
Location214001 Hans RD (n Fay)
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40258, -80.24003
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic100 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hans RD over Robinson Run N Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.