US Bridges

Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Brady St. Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001145

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 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 46,230 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,100 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPenn Lincoln Pkwy
CrossesBrady Street
LocationBrady St. Interchange
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.43333, -79.96667
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,230 (2024)
Projected traffic31,100 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street 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 Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street carry?

About 46,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Brady Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.