US Bridges

Thompson Run Road over Thompson Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2656 N.E. of SR 2053 · Structure no. 000000000053328

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Run Road over Thompson Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Thompson Run Road over Thompson Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesThompson Run Road
CrossesThompson Run
Location2656 N.E. of SR 2053
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.4253, -79.80745
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic846 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Thompson Run Road over Thompson Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Run Road over Thompson 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 July 2024.

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

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Run Road over Thompson Run?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Thompson Run Road over Thompson Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).