US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over Mingo RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Just N of Wexford Interch · Structure no. 000000000000914

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,949
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over Mingo RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over Mingo RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 53 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 41,949 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,943 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesMingo RD
LocationJust N of Wexford Interch
RouteInterstate 79
Coordinates40.62514, -80.0969
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,949 (2024)
Projected traffic27,943 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over Mingo RD built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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

About 41,949 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over Mingo RD?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over Mingo RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.