US Bridges

Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 600N.OF Fox Chapel Rd. · Structure no. 000000000000622

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,651
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport RD
CrossesS.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run
Location600N.OF Fox Chapel Rd.
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49088, -79.88061
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 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 and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run built?

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

What condition is Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run 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 Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run carry?

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

How long is Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport RD over S.Oakhill Dr.& Squaw Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.