US Bridges

Becks Run RD over Becks Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · BC06 Becks Run NO.6 · Structure no. 000000000002507

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
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 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 12,757 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBecks Run RD
CrossesBecks Run
LocationBC06 Becks Run NO.6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40272, -79.97835
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 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 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Becks Run RD over Becks Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.