US Bridges

Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. S.E. of SR 0079 · Structure no. 000000000001097

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, 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 24,565 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,444 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRaymond E Wilt Hw
CrossesMcaleer RD
Location1 Mi. S.E. of SR 0079
RouteInterstate 279
Coordinates40.57581, -80.09337
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,565 (2024)
Projected traffic19,444 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer RD built?

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

What condition is Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer 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 Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer RD carry?

About 24,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer RD?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond E Wilt Hw over Mcaleer RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.