US Bridges

Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · HV0805 Homeville Crk #8 · Structure no. 000000000040365

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,860
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGreenspring Ave
CrossesBr Homestead Run
LocationHV0805 Homeville Crk #8
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.3949, -79.89179
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,860 (2004)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead 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 Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead Run carry?

About 5,860 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Greenspring Ave over Br Homestead Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.