US Bridges

Ohio River Bl over Ferry Street

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. N.W. of SR 4025 · Structure no. 000000000000848

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,496
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Bl over Ferry Street is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ohio River Bl over Ferry Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 20,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,895 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOhio River Bl
CrossesFerry Street
Location1/2 Mi. N.W. of SR 4025
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates40.54021, -80.18985
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,496 (2024)
Projected traffic24,895 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio River Bl over Ferry Street built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio River Bl over Ferry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ohio River Bl over Ferry Street carry?

About 20,496 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio River Bl over Ferry Street?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio River Bl over Ferry Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.