US Bridges

Liberty Way over Heaths Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · HH01 - Heaths Run No. 1 · Structure no. 000000000002611

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,889
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Way over Heaths Run is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Way over Heaths Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 125 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 2,889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Way
CrossesHeaths Run
LocationHH01 - Heaths Run No. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33032, -79.86081
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,889 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Way over Heaths Run built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Liberty Way over Heaths 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Way over Heaths Run carry?

About 2,889 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Way over Heaths Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Liberty Way over Heaths Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.