US Bridges

Ohio River Bl over Glenfield Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. S.E. of SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000000843

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,649
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Bl over Glenfield Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio River Bl over Glenfield Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 11,649 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,183 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOhio River Bl
CrossesGlenfield Road
Location1/4 Mi. S.E. of SR 0079
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.518, -80.13091
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,649 (2023)
Projected traffic15,183 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$565,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio River Bl over Glenfield Road built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ohio River Bl over Glenfield Road 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 Glenfield Road carry?

About 11,649 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ohio River Bl over Glenfield Road?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio River Bl over Glenfield Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.