US Bridges

T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer Run

Poor

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Btw SR2010 & T773 · Structure no. 000000000036936

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer Run is a concrete tee beam carrying T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-562 Pheasant Ru
CrossesBoyer Run
LocationBtw SR2010 & T773
RouteCity Street 0T562
Coordinates40.21559, -79.53529
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer Run built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-562 Pheasant Ru over Boyer Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.