US Bridges

Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza Run

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · 100 N of Morganza Reserv · Structure no. 000000000056170

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza Run is a concrete culvert carrying Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSouthpointe Blvd.
CrossesMorganza Run
Location100 N of Morganza Reserv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.28602, -80.17026
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza 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 Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns Southpointe Blvd. over Morganza Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.