US Bridges

Twp RD 545 over Allen Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · West of SR 51 · Structure no. 000000000017076

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 545 over Allen Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Twp RD 545 over Allen Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2023. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD 545
CrossesAllen Run
LocationWest of SR 51
RouteCity Street 0T502
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99364, -79.76445
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic70 by 2023
Trucks—
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD 545 over Allen Run built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 545 over Allen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 545 over Allen Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Twp RD 545 over Allen Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 545 over Allen Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.