US Bridges

Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee Run

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · Shenango Twp Shenango RD · Structure no. 000000000022401

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,011
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee Run in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,443 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pittsburgh RD
CrossesMckee Run
LocationShenango Twp Shenango RD
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLawrence County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.94426, -80.30722
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,011 (2024)
Projected traffic1,443 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee Run carry?

About 1,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pittsburgh RD over Mckee Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.