US Bridges

376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Greentree Interchange · Structure no. 000000000000988

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 87,163 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,940 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries376 Eb-Wb
CrossesPoplar Avenue
LocationGreentree Interchange
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.42014, -80.05003
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,163 (2024)
Projected traffic86,940 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$683,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue built?

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

What condition is 376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does 376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue carry?

About 87,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns 376 Eb-Wb over Poplar Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.