US Bridges

SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Barge Basin · Structure no. 000000000000631

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
992 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,509
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 22,509 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,362 by 2032. The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028 SB
CrossesCoal CO RD & Barge Basin
LocationBarge Basin
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53316, -79.84763
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length992 ft (302.4 m)
Longest span306 ft (93.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,509 (2024)
Projected traffic20,362 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin carry?

About 22,509 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin?

The structure is 992 ft (302.4 m) long with a longest span of 306 ft (93.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 SB over Coal CO RD & Barge Basin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.