US Bridges

Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.S.E.Of SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000000835

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 23,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,837 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio River Bl
CrossesBirmingham Ave
Location2.5 Mi.S.E.Of SR 0079
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49908, -80.07131
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,052 (2024)
Projected traffic22,837 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$454,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave 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 Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave carry?

About 23,052 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio River Bl over Birmingham Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.