US Bridges

Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Westinghouse Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000674

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
1,524 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,855
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 years old, older 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 5 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 16,855 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,553 by 2032. The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestinghouse Brg
CrossesLR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR
LocationWestinghouse Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.3927, -79.83627
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,524 ft (464.5 m)
Longest span460 ft (140.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 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, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR carry?

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

How long is Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR?

The structure is 1,524 ft (464.5 m) long with a longest span of 460 ft (140.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Westinghouse Brg over LR1074 Turtle CR N&s RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.