US Bridges

SR 0028 NB over Powers Run Road SR 1009

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1037 NB over Lr 02146 · Structure no. 000000000000627

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,171
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 NB over Powers Run Road SR 1009 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0028 NB over Powers Run Road SR 1009 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 23,171 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,180 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028 NB
CrossesPowers Run Road SR 1009
Location1037 NB over Lr 02146
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50923, -79.85538
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,171 (2024)
Projected traffic21,180 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0028 NB over Powers Run Road SR 1009 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 0028 NB over Powers Run Road SR 1009 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 Powers Run Road SR 1009 carry?

About 23,171 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 NB over Powers Run Road SR 1009?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 NB over Powers Run Road SR 1009?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.