US Bridges

Rt 0028 SB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.W. of Tarentum Brg · Structure no. 000000000000647

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
440 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0028 SB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 0028 SB 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 22,035 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,414 by 2032. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRt 0028 SB
CrossesBaileys Run Rd. Creek
Location1 Mi.S.W. of Tarentum Brg
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates40.58792, -79.77698
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,035 (2024)
Projected traffic22,414 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0028 SB 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 SB 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 SB over Baileys Run Rd. Creek carry?

About 22,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.