US Bridges

Coal Valley RD over Lewis Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · LW01 Lewis Run No. 1 · Structure no. 000000000002603

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,081
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Valley RD over Lewis Run is a concrete culvert carrying Coal Valley RD over Lewis Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 4,081 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal Valley RD
CrossesLewis Run
LocationLW01 Lewis Run No. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31356, -79.93796
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,081 (2005)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coal Valley RD over Lewis Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Valley RD over Lewis 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coal Valley RD over Lewis Run carry?

About 4,081 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coal Valley RD over Lewis Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Valley RD over Lewis Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.