US Bridges

Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run

Good

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · 700 W of SR201 @ 748 · Structure no. 000000000046461

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2036. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFalls Ave 748
CrossesOpossum Run
Location700 W of SR201 @ 748
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01921, -79.60719
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic360 by 2036
Trucks3%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Falls Ave 748 over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.