US Bridges

Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 131 Chestnut St. Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000570

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChestnut ST
CrossesPa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB
Location131 Chestnut St. Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.45458, -79.99426
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Chestnut ST over Pa 28 Eb&wb Ramp H EB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.