US Bridges

Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Elizabeth · Structure no. 000000000046046

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,207
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,207 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,997 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLovedale Road
CrossesOver Branch of Wylie Run
LocationElizabeth
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27931, -79.85214
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,207 (2024)
Projected traffic8,997 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie Run carry?

About 6,207 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lovedale Road over Over Branch of Wylie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.