US Bridges

Glass Run Road over Glass Run

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Glenwood Interchange · Structure no. 000000000052398

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glass Run Road over Glass Run is a concrete culvert carrying Glass Run Road over Glass Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 6,777 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,063 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGlass Run Road
CrossesGlass Run
LocationNear Glenwood Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38971, -79.95705
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,777 (2024)
Projected traffic7,063 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Glass Run Road over Glass Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glass Run Road over Glass 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Glass Run Road over Glass Run carry?

About 6,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Glass Run Road over Glass Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Glass Run Road over Glass Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.