US Bridges

Moyer Road over Irish Run

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Pennsylvania · Adjacent to U.S. 119 · Structure no. 000000000057027

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moyer Road over Irish Run is a concrete culvert carrying Moyer Road over Irish Run in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMoyer Road
CrossesIrish Run
LocationAdjacent to U.S. 119
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFayette County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06703, -79.56494
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic300 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moyer Road over Irish Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moyer Road over Irish 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Moyer Road over Irish Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Moyer Road over Irish Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Moyer Road over Irish Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.