US Bridges

Rt 0028 SB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Bakerstown Interchange · Structure no. 000000000000657

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,051
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt 0028 SB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 0028 SB 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 9,051 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,055 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 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 SB
CrossesSR 1028 Bakerstown Road
LocationBakerstown Interchange
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66744, -79.71564
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 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 traffic9,051 (2023)
Projected traffic14,055 by 2032
Trucks18%
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 SB 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 SB 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 SB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road carry?

About 9,051 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

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

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 0028 SB over SR 1028 Bakerstown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.