US Bridges

Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 023 Crane Ave Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002405

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek is a steel culvert carrying Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,720 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCrane Av
CrossesSaw Mill Run Creek
Location023 Crane Ave Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41703, -80.01507
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2021)
Projected traffic5,720 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m).

Who owns Crane Av over Saw Mill Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.