US Bridges

Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run

Poor

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 500 S of Mt Vernon Ave · Structure no. 000000000017163

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2023. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBerkeley Street
CrossesCoal Lick Run
Location500 S of Mt Vernon Ave
RouteCity Street 0BERK
Coordinates39.89786, -79.73245
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2004)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2023
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkeley Street over Coal Lick 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 Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Berkeley Street over Coal Lick Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.