US Bridges

Ohio River Blvd over Lowries Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Emsworth Boro · Structure no. 000000000047031

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Blvd over Lowries Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio River Blvd over Lowries 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 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 23,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,837 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOhio River Blvd
CrossesLowries Run
LocationEmsworth Boro
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates40.51, -80.09333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,052 (2024)
Projected traffic22,837 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ohio River Blvd over Lowries Run built?

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

What condition is Ohio River Blvd over Lowries 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ohio River Blvd over Lowries Run carry?

About 23,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio River Blvd over Lowries Run?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio River Blvd over Lowries Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.