US Bridges

SR 65 over Fremont Street

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. SE of SR 4012 · Structure no. 000000000000833

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,941
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over Fremont Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 65 over Fremont Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesFremont Street
Location.5 Mi. SE of SR 4012
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48948, -80.05857
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$683,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over Fremont Street built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 65 over Fremont 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 65 over Fremont Street carry?

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

How long is SR 65 over Fremont Street?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over Fremont Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.