US Bridges

SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 400S.W.OF Ft.Pitt Tunnel · Structure no. 000000000000526

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,195
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 72 years old, older 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 17,195 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,710 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0051 SB
CrossesSR 0376 Eb-Wb
Location400S.W.OF Ft.Pitt Tunnel
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42547, -80.03127
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,195 (2024)
Projected traffic15,710 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$299,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb carry?

About 17,195 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0051 SB over SR 0376 Eb-Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.