US Bridges

Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · P50004 Emsworth - PT05 · Structure no. 000000000002585

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
580 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2006 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn is a steel arch - deck carrying Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2030. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCenter Av
CrossesCamp Horne RD Lowries Rn
LocationP50004 Emsworth - PT05
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.51263, -80.09293
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span281 ft (85.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2006)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn 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 Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 281 ft (85.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Center Av over Camp Horne RD Lowries Rn?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.