US Bridges

SR 0279 NB over SR 4014 Gass RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Over SR 4014 · Structure no. 000000000001086

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0279 NB over SR 4014 Gass RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 0279 NB over SR 4014 Gass RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 37 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 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 27,398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,342 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0279 NB
CrossesSR 4014 Gass RD
LocationOver SR 4014
RouteInterstate 279
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52006, -80.06108
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,398 (2024)
Projected traffic23,342 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0279 NB over SR 4014 Gass RD built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 0279 NB over SR 4014 Gass RD 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 over SR 4014 Gass RD carry?

About 27,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0279 NB over SR 4014 Gass RD?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0279 NB over SR 4014 Gass RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.