US Bridges

Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 15 E of Int. W/ SR 1013 · Structure no. 000000000054512

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,639
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham 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 1,639 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,678 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussellton-Dorsey
CrossesCunningham Run
Location15 E of Int. W/ SR 1013
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60114, -79.87006
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,639 (2024)
Projected traffic1,678 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham Run built?

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

What condition is Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham 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 2021.

How much traffic does Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham Run carry?

About 1,639 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Russellton-Dorsey over Cunningham Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.