US Bridges

Beatty County Road over Monastery Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · ST Vincent DR Intersect · Structure no. 000000000046175

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beatty County Road over Monastery Run is a concrete culvert carrying Beatty County Road over Monastery Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBeatty County Road
CrossesMonastery Run
LocationST Vincent DR Intersect
RouteCity Street C6409
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29557, -79.39778
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,375 (2022)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beatty County Road over Monastery Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beatty County Road over Monastery 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Beatty County Road over Monastery Run carry?

About 4,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beatty County Road over Monastery Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Beatty County Road over Monastery Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.