T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Pennsylvania · At Independence Ave Inter · Structure no. 000000000017074
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 640 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns T-748 Falls Avenue over Opossum Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.