US Bridges

Raymond P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow RD

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.North of SR4022 · Structure no. 000000000000907

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,483
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 years old, older 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 19,483 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,054 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRaymond P Shafe Hw
CrossesRed Mud Hollow RD
Location1 Mi.North of SR4022
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.56664, -80.11507
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,483 (2024)
Projected traffic20,054 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$606,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow RD built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Raymond P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow 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 P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow RD carry?

About 19,483 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Raymond P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow RD?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond P Shafe Hw over Red Mud Hollow RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.