US Bridges

Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Richland over Lr 02273 · Structure no. 000000000000506

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 27,406 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,691 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRt 0008 NB SB
CrossesSR 4068-RED Belt
LocationRichland over Lr 02273
RouteState Highway 8
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65096, -79.93651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,406 (2024)
Projected traffic18,691 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$105,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt carry?

About 27,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0008 NB SB over SR 4068-RED Belt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.