US Bridges

Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. S.E. of SR 50 · Structure no. 000000000046880

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,154 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMclaughlin Run RD
CrossesMclaughlin Run
Location1/2 Mi. S.E. of SR 50
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35568, -80.10656
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,740 (2024)
Projected traffic8,154 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run carry?

About 3,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Mclaughlin Run RD over Mclaughlin Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.