US Bridges

Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile W of Claridge · Structure no. 000000000043520

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPenny Lane Drive
CrossesTributary to Bushy Run
Location1 Mile W of Claridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36775, -79.64211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic350 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).

Who owns Penny Lane Drive over Tributary to Bushy Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.