US Bridges

South Bend Lane over Chalfont Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500 So. of Bus. RT.22 · Structure no. 000000000067521

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,407
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bend Lane over Chalfont Run is a concrete culvert carrying South Bend Lane over Chalfont Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,407 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Bend Lane
CrossesChalfont Run
Location500 So. of Bus. RT.22
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.43319, -79.8209
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,407 (2023)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 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 South Bend Lane over Chalfont Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bend Lane over Chalfont 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 South Bend Lane over Chalfont Run carry?

About 1,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South Bend Lane over Chalfont Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns South Bend Lane over Chalfont Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.