US Bridges

SR 0028 SB over Center Ave

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Aspinwall over Center Ave · Structure no. 000000000000617

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37,634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 SB over Center Ave is a concrete frame carrying SR 0028 SB over Center Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 60 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 37,634 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,607 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028 SB
CrossesCenter Ave
LocationAspinwall over Center Ave
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49428, -79.90394
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,634 (2024)
Projected traffic27,607 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0028 SB over Center Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is SR 0028 SB over Center Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0028 SB over Center Ave carry?

About 37,634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 SB over Center Ave?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 SB over Center Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.