Penn Av over Thompson Run
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 467002 over Thompson Rn · Structure no. 000000000002703
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Av over Thompson Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penn Av over Thompson Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Av over Thompson Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Penn Av over Thompson 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Penn Av over Thompson Run carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Penn Av over Thompson Run?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Av over Thompson Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.