US Bridges

Baldwin Avenue over Connell Run

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 800SOUTH East of SR 1037 · Structure no. 000000000041535

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
576
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Avenue over Connell Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baldwin Avenue over Connell Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 806 by 2022. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBaldwin Avenue
CrossesConnell Run
Location800SOUTH East of SR 1037
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01425, -79.58655
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic576 (2002)
Projected traffic806 by 2022
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Avenue over Connell Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin 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 Baldwin Avenue over Connell Run carry?

About 576 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Baldwin Avenue over Connell Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Avenue over Connell Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.