US Bridges

Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Caruthers Lane · Structure no. 000000000037000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2004 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers Run is a concrete culvert carrying Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2000. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaruthers Lane
CrossesEast Br of Tinkers Run
LocationCaruthers Lane
RouteCity Street 0C0L0
Coordinates40.32206, -79.69897
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2004)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2000
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers Run carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Caruthers Lane over East Br of Tinkers Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.