US Bridges

Beatty RD over Thompson Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · TC05 Thompson Crk No. 5 · Structure no. 000000000002635

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,472
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beatty RD over Thompson Run is a steel culvert carrying Beatty RD over Thompson Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,472 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeatty RD
CrossesThompson Run
LocationTC05 Thompson Crk No. 5
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.44331, -79.74444
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
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 traffic6,472 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beatty RD over Thompson Run built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beatty RD over Thompson Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Beatty RD over Thompson Run carry?

About 6,472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beatty RD over Thompson Run?

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

Who owns Beatty RD over Thompson Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.