US Bridges

Alley No. 1 over Jacks Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 130 West of N Urania Ave · Structure no. 000000000052663

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alley No. 1 over Jacks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alley No. 1 over Jacks Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAlley No. 1
CrossesJacks Run
Location130 West of N Urania Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30379, -79.53853
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2023)
Projected traffic803 by 2043
Trucks1%
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

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alley No. 1 over Jacks Run built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alley No. 1 over Jacks 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Alley No. 1 over Jacks Run carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Alley No. 1 over Jacks Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Alley No. 1 over Jacks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.