US Bridges

SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Int. W/Hope Hollow Road · Structure no. 000000000000703

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 12,456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,518 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 0050 EB WB
CrossesPgh & Ohio Railway
Location@ Int. W/Hope Hollow Road
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates40.39559, -80.08668
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,456 (2024)
Projected traffic18,518 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$810,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway carry?

About 12,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0050 EB WB over Pgh & Ohio Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.