US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd.

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I 79 SB over SR 3048 · Structure no. 000000000000868

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35,339
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,339 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,587 by 2032. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesNoblestown Rd.
LocationI 79 SB over SR 3048
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.4, -80.1
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,339 (2023)
Projected traffic31,587 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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$855,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd. carry?

About 35,339 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd.?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over Noblestown Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.