US Bridges

Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Bakerstown Interchange · Structure no. 000000000000656

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,801
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 53 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 8,801 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,633 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 0028 NB
CrossesSR 1028 Bakerstown Road
LocationBakerstown Interchange
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66738, -79.71534
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,801 (2023)
Projected traffic13,633 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown 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 Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road carry?

About 8,801 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0028 NB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.