US Bridges

Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 132 Tripoli ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001041

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,835 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTripoli Street
CrossesI279 I579 Nb&sb Hov
Location132 Tripoli ST Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.45652, -79.99812
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2024)
Projected traffic1,835 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tripoli Street over I279 I579 Nb&sb Hov?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.