US Bridges

SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · North of Mckees Rocks Brg · Structure no. 000000000000831

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
390 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,941
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 25,941 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,387 by 2032. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesAbandoned Roadway
LocationNorth of Mckees Rocks Brg
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47999, -80.0442
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,941 (2024)
Projected traffic18,387 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$610,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway carry?

About 25,941 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Abandoned Roadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.