US Bridges

Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Inter W/ Old Clairton RD · Structure no. 000000000040567

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,471
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB is a concrete culvert carrying Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,471 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,897 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Clairton Road
CrossesLewis Run Beside 51 SB
LocationInter W/ Old Clairton RD
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.29167, -79.91333
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,471 (2024)
Projected traffic14,897 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB carry?

About 11,471 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Old Clairton Road over Lewis Run Beside 51 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.