US Bridges

East Street over Purman Run

Fair

Greene County, Pennsylvania · Waynesburg East Street · Structure no. 000000000018563

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1993 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Street over Purman Run is a concrete tee beam carrying East Street over Purman Run in Greene County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2020. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Street
CrossesPurman Run
LocationWaynesburg East Street
RouteCity Street 7406
Coordinates39.8983, -80.1822
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1993)
Projected traffic500 by 2020
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 East Street over Purman Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Street over Purman Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does East Street over Purman Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1993 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Street over Purman Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns East Street over Purman Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.