US Bridges

SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · N.B. @ Scout Reservation · Structure no. 000000000000610

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41,269
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 62 years old, older 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 41,269 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,741 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028 SH
CrossesScout Reservation Road
LocationN.B. @ Scout Reservation
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49583, -79.91171
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,269 (2024)
Projected traffic25,741 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$372,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road carry?

About 41,269 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 SH over Scout Reservation Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.