US Bridges

Lovedale Road over Wylie Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 85 NE of Eliz-Linc. Line · Structure no. 000000000054450

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovedale Road over Wylie Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovedale Road over Wylie Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7,654 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,934 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLovedale Road
CrossesWylie Run
Location85 NE of Eliz-Linc. Line
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27927, -79.86597
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,654 (2024)
Projected traffic22,934 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lovedale Road over Wylie Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovedale Road over Wylie 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lovedale Road over Wylie Run carry?

About 7,654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lovedale Road over Wylie Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lovedale Road over Wylie Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.