US Bridges

SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SR 28 WB over Madison A. · Structure no. 000000000000572

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh 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 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 35,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,965 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028 SB
CrossesMadison Avenue City Pgh
LocationSR 28 WB over Madison A.
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.5, -80
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,832 (2024)
Projected traffic27,965 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh built?

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

What condition is SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh carry?

About 35,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 SB over Madison Avenue City Pgh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.