US Bridges

00 0028 S.B. over Scout Reservation Road

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Sharpsburg O/Scout Res.Rd · Structure no. 000000000000612

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,992
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

00 0028 S.B. over Scout Reservation Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 00 0028 S.B. over Scout Reservation Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 40,992 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,086 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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Carries00 0028 S.B.
CrossesScout Reservation Road
LocationSharpsburg O/Scout Res.Rd
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49623, -79.91282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,992 (2024)
Projected traffic27,086 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 00 0028 S.B. over Scout Reservation Road built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is 00 0028 S.B. 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 2024.

How much traffic does 00 0028 S.B. over Scout Reservation Road carry?

About 40,992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 00 0028 S.B. over Scout Reservation Road?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 00 0028 S.B. over Scout Reservation Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.