US Bridges

Bajo ST over Becks Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · BC02 Becks Run No. 2 · Structure no. 000000000002505

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bajo ST over Becks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bajo ST over Becks Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBajo ST
CrossesBecks Run
LocationBC02 Becks Run No. 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40972, -79.96269
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2006)
Projected traffic420 by 2026
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bajo ST over Becks Run built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bajo ST over Becks 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bajo ST over Becks Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bajo ST over Becks Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Bajo ST over Becks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.