US Bridges

SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Lewis Run · Structure no. 000000000040634

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,938
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run 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 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 25,938 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,275 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 0051 NB SB
CrossesLewis Run
LocationLewis Run
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.29919, -79.92114
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,938 (2024)
Projected traffic34,275 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run built?

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

What condition is SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run carry?

About 25,938 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 0051 NB SB over Lewis Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.