US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi.South of SR 3054 · Structure no. 000000000000867

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,364
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 53 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 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 27,364 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,094 by 2032. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesPoc Railway
Location1/4 Mi.South of SR 3054
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.39985, -80.10566
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,364 (2024)
Projected traffic32,094 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway carry?

About 27,364 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over Poc Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.