US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0019

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 SB over SR 19 · Structure no. 000000000000923

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0019 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0019 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 50 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 30,912 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,293 by 2038. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesSR 0019
LocationI-79 SB over SR 19
RouteInterstate 79
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.65948, -80.09214
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,912 (2024)
Projected traffic24,293 by 2038
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$815,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0019 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0019 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 SR 0019 carry?

About 30,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0019?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 0019?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.