US Bridges

Becks Run RD over Becks Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · BC03 Becks Run No. 3 · Structure no. 000000000002506

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,757
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becks Run RD over Becks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Becks Run RD over Becks Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,757 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBecks Run RD
CrossesBecks Run
LocationBC03 Becks Run No. 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40812, -79.96519
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,757 (2006)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Becks Run RD over Becks Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becks Run RD 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 Becks Run RD over Becks Run carry?

About 12,757 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Becks Run RD over Becks Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Becks Run RD over Becks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.