US Bridges

Edgebrook Av over Saw Mill Run Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 028 Edgebrook Ave · Structure no. 000000000002408

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2008 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgebrook Av over Saw Mill Run Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edgebrook Av over Saw Mill Run Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 111 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEdgebrook Av
CrossesSaw Mill Run Creek
Location028 Edgebrook Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40206, -80.00078
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2008)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Edgebrook Av over Saw Mill Run Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Edgebrook Av over Saw Mill Run Creek 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 June 2024.

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

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Edgebrook Av over Saw Mill Run Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Edgebrook Av over Saw Mill Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.