US Bridges

Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · TE02 Thompson E.S. No 2 · Structure no. 000000000056125

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
462
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJones Avenue
CrossesThompson Run East Branch
LocationTE02 Thompson E.S. No 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41601, -79.82358
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic462 (2019)
Projected traffic468 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch carry?

About 462 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Avenue over Thompson Run East Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.