US Bridges

SR 28 NB over Bridge St.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SR 28 N.B. over Bridge ST · Structure no. 000000000000580

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,968
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 NB over Bridge St. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 NB over Bridge St. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 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 34,968 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,593 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSR 28 NB
CrossesBridge St.
LocationSR 28 N.B. over Bridge ST
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates40.48333, -79.975
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,968 (2024)
Projected traffic35,593 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 28 NB over Bridge St. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is SR 28 NB over Bridge St. 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 28 NB over Bridge St. carry?

About 34,968 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 NB over Bridge St.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 NB over Bridge St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.