US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over Clever RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I 79 NB over Clever RD · Structure no. 000000000000889

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,279
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over Clever RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over Clever RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 25,279 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,543 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesClever RD
LocationI 79 NB over Clever RD
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.46498, -80.11154
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,279 (2024)
Projected traffic17,543 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over Clever RD built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over Clever RD 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 Clever RD carry?

About 25,279 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over Clever RD?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over Clever RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.