US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 4043 Red Mud Hollow

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.North of SR 4022 · Structure no. 000000000000905

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 4043 Red Mud Hollow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 4043 Red Mud Hollow in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2022, 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 20,746 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,859 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesSR 4043 Red Mud Hollow
Location1 Mi.North of SR 4022
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.56642, -80.11461
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,746 (2024)
Projected traffic19,859 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
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$673,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 4043 Red Mud Hollow built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 4043 Red Mud Hollow 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 4043 Red Mud Hollow carry?

About 20,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 4043 Red Mud Hollow?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 4043 Red Mud Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.