US Bridges

Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Rt 28 NB O/Baileys Run RD · Structure no. 000000000000646

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
444 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,212 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,198 by 2032. The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 0028 NB
CrossesBaileys Run Rd. Creek
LocationRt 28 NB O/Baileys Run RD
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates40.58768, -79.77693
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length444 ft (135.3 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,212 (2024)
Projected traffic19,198 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$642,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek carry?

About 19,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek?

The structure is 444 ft (135.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0028 NB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.