US Bridges

Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · OK03 Oakwood Run No. 3 · Structure no. 000000000002389

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 41 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOakwood RD
CrossesPensdale ST Oakwood Run
LocationOK03 Oakwood Run No. 3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42976, -80.06625
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$267,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood Run built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood Run carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood Run?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood RD over Pensdale ST Oakwood Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.