US Bridges

SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Fort Pitt Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001018

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,362
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 57 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 39,362 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,270 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0279 NB SB
CrossesWalkway to Point ST Park
LocationFort Pitt Bridge
RouteInterstate 279
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44118, -80.00881
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width166 ft (50.6 m)
Roadway width154 ft (46.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,362 (2024)
Projected traffic38,270 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park carry?

About 39,362 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0279 NB SB over Walkway to Point ST Park?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.