US Bridges

California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · P50008 Avalon BRDG-PT12 · Structure no. 000000000002522

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
421 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,664
2017 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6,664 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2041. The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Av
CrossesSpruce Run RD Spruce Run
LocationP50008 Avalon BRDG-PT12
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50539, -80.0749
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length421 ft (128.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,664 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce Run carry?

About 6,664 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce Run?

The structure is 421 ft (128.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns California Av over Spruce Run RD Spruce Run?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).