US Bridges

California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · JA01 Jacks Run No 1 · Structure no. 000000000002387

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
770 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,263
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 100 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 11,263 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2026. The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCalifornia Avenue
CrossesFarragut ST Jacks Run
LocationJA01 Jacks Run No 1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4883, -80.04604
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+14 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length770 ft (234.7 m)
Longest span320 ft (97.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,263 (2012)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks 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 2024.

How much traffic does California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks Run carry?

About 11,263 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks Run?

The structure is 770 ft (234.7 m) long with a longest span of 320 ft (97.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns California Avenue over Farragut ST Jacks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.