US Bridges

SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Rt 30 over Bessemer Ave · Structure no. 000000000000673

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 88 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,855 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,553 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0030 EB WB
CrossesOver Bessemer Ave
LocationRt 30 over Bessemer Ave
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39491, -79.83865
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,855 (2023)
Projected traffic22,553 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave carry?

About 16,855 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0030 EB WB over Over Bessemer Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.