West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · West End Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000535
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Arch - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,221 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,091
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR is a steel arch - thru carrying West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 95 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 5 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 50,091 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,107 by 2032. The structure is 1,221 ft (372.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR carry?
About 50,091 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR?
The structure is 1,221 ft (372.2 m) long with a longest span of 780 ft (237.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns West End Bridge over Ohio River CSX RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.