US Bridges

SR 0019 over SR 0279

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ivory Ave Intersection · Structure no. 000000000000538

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,514
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0019 over SR 0279 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0019 over SR 0279 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,514 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0019
CrossesSR 0279
LocationIvory Ave Intersection
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49656, -80.02002
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,514 (2024)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$203,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0019 over SR 0279 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0019 over SR 0279 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0019 over SR 0279 carry?

About 2,514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0019 over SR 0279?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0019 over SR 0279?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.