US Bridges

Run Avenue over Connell Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · East Park over Connell Rn · Structure no. 000000000017155

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Run Avenue over Connell Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Run Avenue over Connell Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRun Avenue
CrossesConnell Run
LocationEast Park over Connell Rn
RouteCity Street 7301
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01763, -79.58328
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Run Avenue over Connell Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Run Avenue over Connell 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 Run Avenue over Connell Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Run Avenue over Connell Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Run Avenue over Connell Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.