Parkway West over Mcmichael Road
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Int W/ Mcmichael Road · Structure no. 000000000000557
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,308
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parkway West over Mcmichael Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway West over Mcmichael Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 74 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 77,308 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,853 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkway West over Mcmichael Road built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Parkway West over Mcmichael Road 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 2023.
How much traffic does Parkway West over Mcmichael Road carry?
About 77,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Parkway West over Mcmichael Road?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Parkway West over Mcmichael Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.