US Bridges

Fox Chapel RD over Glade Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SQ03 Sycamore Run #3 Br · Structure no. 000000000002595

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,429
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Chapel RD over Glade Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fox Chapel RD over Glade Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 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 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 4,429 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2037. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Chapel RD
CrossesGlade Run
LocationSQ03 Sycamore Run #3 Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52656, -79.87961
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,429 (2017)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2037
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$72,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Chapel RD over Glade Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Fox Chapel RD over Glade 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 2024.

How much traffic does Fox Chapel RD over Glade Run carry?

About 4,429 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fox Chapel RD over Glade Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Chapel RD over Glade Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.