US Bridges

East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 250 West of TR 612 · Structure no. 000000000036951

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2010. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast Pittsburgh ST
CrossesBeaver Run
Location250 West of TR 612
RouteCity Street 0T628
Coordinates40.40717, -79.55677
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (1992)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2010
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Pittsburgh ST over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.