US Bridges

SR 0065 SB over Fontella St.

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · TR 65 SB O/Fontella St. · Structure no. 000000000000815

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
626 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
22,423
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0065 SB over Fontella St. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0065 SB over Fontella St. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,423 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,760 by 2032. The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0065 SB
CrossesFontella St.
LocationTR 65 SB O/Fontella St.
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44876, -80.0202
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length626 ft (190.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,423 (2024)
Projected traffic21,760 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$741,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0065 SB over Fontella St. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0065 SB over Fontella St. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0065 SB over Fontella St. carry?

About 22,423 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 0065 SB over Fontella St.?

The structure is 626 ft (190.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0065 SB over Fontella St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.