US Bridges

T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery Run

PoorPosted for load

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Btw T600 & SR981 · Structure no. 000000000036970

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT827 Lloyd Ave Ext
CrossesMonastery Run
LocationBtw T600 & SR981
RouteCity Street 0T827
Coordinates40.30496, -79.39318
Functional classUrban 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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery Run carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns T827 Lloyd Ave Ext over Monastery Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.