US Bridges

SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St.

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 62nd Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000491

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
772 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,859
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 6,859 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,346 by 2032. The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8 NB
CrossesRT.28 Railroad Local St.
Location62nd Street Bridge
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49587, -79.93984
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length772 ft (235.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,859 (2024)
Projected traffic12,346 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St. carry?

About 6,859 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St.?

The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8 NB over RT.28 Railroad Local St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.