US Bridges

SR 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · O/Delafld.Rd.-Lxgtn.Ave. · Structure no. 000000000000618

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
314 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
42,071
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 42,071 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,029 by 2032. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 28 SB
CrossesDelafield Rd.-Lexington
LocationO/Delafld.Rd.-Lxgtn.Ave.
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates40.49265, -79.89689
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length314 ft (95.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,071 (2024)
Projected traffic36,029 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington 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 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington carry?

About 42,071 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington?

The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 SB over Delafield Rd.-Lexington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.