US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 SB over SR 50 · Structure no. 000000000000857

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 60 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 17,821 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,273 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesSR 0050
LocationI-79 SB over SR 50
RouteInterstate 79
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.36667, -80.125
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,821 (2024)
Projected traffic28,273 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$522,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050 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 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050 carry?

About 17,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0050?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.