US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0376

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SR79 SB over 0376 Eb-Wb · Structure no. 000000000000881

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0376 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0376 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 52 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 27,069 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,989 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesSR 0376
LocationSR79 SB over 0376 Eb-Wb
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.4255, -80.10641
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,069 (2024)
Projected traffic12,989 by 2032
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0376 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0376 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 SR 0376 carry?

About 27,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0376?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0376?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.