US Bridges

SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Aspinwl.Maint.Shed · Structure no. 000000000000619

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,142
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 21,142 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,905 by 2032. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 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 NB
CrossesFox Chapel Road
LocationAt Aspinwl.Maint.Shed
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49065, -79.88226
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,142 (2024)
Projected traffic30,905 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$107,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road carry?

About 21,142 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 NB over Fox Chapel Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.