US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0060

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 SB over SR 0376 · Structure no. 000000000000887

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,566
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0060 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0060 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 54 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 24,566 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,293 by 2032. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesSR 0060
LocationI-79 SB over SR 0376
RouteInterstate 79
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45015, -80.11108
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,566 (2024)
Projected traffic17,293 by 2032
Trucks13%
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 0060 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0060 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 0060 carry?

About 24,566 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0060?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0060?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.