US Bridges

Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Poc RR Bell&arch ST · Structure no. 000000000000975

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
510 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
99,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 73 years old, older 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 99,372 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,504 by 2032. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPenn Linc Pw
CrossesBuswy Arch Bell Poc RR
LocationPoc RR Bell&arch ST
RouteInterstate 376
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.415, -80.08422
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99,372 (2024)
Projected traffic97,504 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR carry?

About 99,372 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Linc Pw over Buswy Arch Bell Poc RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.