US Bridges

SR 0028 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Tarentum Interchange · Structure no. 000000000000650

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0028 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0028 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20,358 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,548 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0028 SB
CrossesSR 1034-BULL Creek Road
LocationTarentum Interchange
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6134, -79.75747
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,358 (2024)
Projected traffic19,548 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$361,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0028 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0028 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road 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 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road carry?

About 20,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0028 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0028 SB over SR 1034-BULL Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.