Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 097 Shaler ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002449
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Shaler ST over Saw Mill Run Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.