US Bridges

Zaenger Drive over Sycamore Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Off Old Freeport RD · Structure no. 000000000047018

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zaenger Drive over Sycamore Run is a concrete culvert carrying Zaenger Drive over Sycamore Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 325 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesZaenger Drive
CrossesSycamore Run
LocationOff Old Freeport RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48729, -79.87748
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic325 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Zaenger Drive over Sycamore Run built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zaenger Drive over Sycamore 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Zaenger Drive over Sycamore Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zaenger Drive over Sycamore Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Zaenger Drive over Sycamore Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.