Raymond Shafer Hw over W&le RR Chartiers Creek
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500NORTH of TR 50 · Structure no. 000000000000858
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 578 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raymond Shafer Hw over W&le RR Chartiers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over W&le RR Chartiers Creek 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 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 17,821 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,273 by 2032. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond Shafer Hw over W&le RR Chartiers Creek 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 W&le RR Chartiers Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Raymond Shafer Hw over W&le RR Chartiers Creek carry?
About 17,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over W&le RR Chartiers Creek?
The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over W&le RR Chartiers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.