US Bridges

Railroad Av over Campbells Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · CM03 Int Campbells Rn R · Structure no. 000000000002567

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,938
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Av over Campbells Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Railroad Av over Campbells Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 123 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 5 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 2,938 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,673 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRailroad Av
CrossesCampbells Run
LocationCM03 Int Campbells Rn R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40806, -80.09014
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,938 (2019)
Projected traffic3,673 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$157,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Av over Campbells Run built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Railroad Av over Campbells 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Railroad Av over Campbells Run carry?

About 2,938 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Av over Campbells Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Av over Campbells Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.