US Bridges

Broughton-Cochrans over Lick Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · LC06 Lick Run No. 6 · Structure no. 000000000002609

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,660
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broughton-Cochrans over Lick Run is a concrete culvert carrying Broughton-Cochrans over Lick Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,660 by 2037. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBroughton-Cochrans
CrossesLick Run
LocationLC06 Lick Run No. 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.32016, -79.98165
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2017)
Projected traffic4,660 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broughton-Cochrans over Lick Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broughton-Cochrans over Lick 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 Broughton-Cochrans over Lick Run carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Broughton-Cochrans over Lick Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Broughton-Cochrans over Lick Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.