US Bridges

Penn Linc Pw over SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Over SR50 Rmps.E&a RR Ck · Structure no. 000000000000977

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
765 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
99,372
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Linc Pw over SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Linc Pw over SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 75 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 765 ft (233.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPenn Linc Pw
CrossesSR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck
LocationOver SR50 Rmps.E&a RR Ck
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.41268, -80.07913
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length765 ft (233.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Linc Pw over SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Penn Linc Pw over SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck 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 SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck carry?

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

How long is Penn Linc Pw over SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck?

The structure is 765 ft (233.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Linc Pw over SR50 Wle RR Chartiers Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.