US Bridges

Ohio River Bl over Forest Ave.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.E.Of SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000000837

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,052
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Bl over Forest Ave. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ohio River Bl over Forest Ave. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 23,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,837 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOhio River Bl
CrossesForest Ave.
Location2 Mi.S.E.Of SR 0079
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50626, -80.08666
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 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 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$609,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio River Bl over Forest Ave. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ohio River Bl over Forest 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 Forest Ave. carry?

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

How long is Ohio River Bl over Forest Ave.?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio River Bl over Forest Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.