US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 NB over Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000000922

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34,286
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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 5 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 34,286 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,385 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesPa Turnpike
LocationI-79 NB over Turnpike
RouteInterstate 79
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.66052, -80.09076
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,286 (2024)
Projected traffic19,385 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$312,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike carry?

About 34,286 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.