US Bridges

First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 450001 at Clinton Avenue · Structure no. 000000000002655

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 105 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFirst ST
CrossesRobinsons Run North Brn
Location450001 at Clinton Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.39861, -80.1855
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic525 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns First ST over Robinsons Run North Brn?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.