US Bridges

SR 0028 SB over Fox Chapel Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Padot Aspnwl. Shed · Structure no. 000000000000621

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 SB over Fox Chapel Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0028 SB over Fox Chapel Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 5 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 23,651 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,017 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 0028 SB
CrossesFox Chapel Road
LocationAt Padot Aspnwl. Shed
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49087, -79.88297
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,651 (2024)
Projected traffic32,017 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 0028 SB over Fox Chapel Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 0028 SB 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 SB over Fox Chapel Road carry?

About 23,651 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 SB over Fox Chapel Road?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 SB over Fox Chapel Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.