US Bridges

Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks Run

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 100FT SE of SR 0119 · Structure no. 000000000036914

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2036. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShady Lane T-503
CrossesJacks Run
Location100FT SE of SR 0119
RouteCity Street 0T503
Coordinates40.26365, -79.56439
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating107 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2016)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2036
Trucks2%
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 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 Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks Run carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Lane T-503 over Jacks Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.