Raymond Shafer HWY over Pa Turnpike
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 SB over Pa Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000000924
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 238 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,912
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raymond Shafer HWY over Pa Turnpike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer HWY 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 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 30,912 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,293 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond Shafer HWY 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 HWY 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 HWY over Pa Turnpike carry?
About 30,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Raymond Shafer HWY over Pa Turnpike?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Raymond Shafer HWY over Pa Turnpike?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.