US Bridges

Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B.

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Int W/ SR 0019 · Structure no. 000000000000999

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 72 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 85,962 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,775 by 2032. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPenn Lincoln Pkwy
CrossesBanksville Rd. S.B.
Location@ Int W/ SR 0019
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.42478, -80.03071
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,962 (2024)
Projected traffic59,775 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B. built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B. 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 Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B. carry?

About 85,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B.?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Banksville Rd. S.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.