US Bridges

Parkway East over Second Ave

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · EB over Second Avenue · Structure no. 000000000001137

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
763 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,597
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway East over Second Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway East over Second Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 41,597 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,601 by 2032. The structure is 763 ft (232.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway East
CrossesSecond Ave
LocationEB over Second Avenue
RouteInterstate 376
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.435, -79.985
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length763 ft (232.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,597 (2024)
Projected traffic16,601 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway East over Second Ave built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Parkway East over Second Ave 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Parkway East over Second Ave carry?

About 41,597 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parkway East over Second Ave?

The structure is 763 ft (232.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway East over Second Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.