US Bridges

SR 65 over Eckert Street

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Eckert Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000827

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
510 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Eckert Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 65 over Eckert Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 95 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 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 34,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,487 by 2043. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesEckert Street
LocationEckert Street Bridge
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47163, -80.03757
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span270 ft (82.3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,250 (2024)
Projected traffic31,487 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$905,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Eckert Street built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 65 over Eckert Street 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Eckert Street carry?

About 34,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Eckert Street?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 270 ft (82.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Eckert Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.