Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Bates Street
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Bates St. Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001152
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 77,075
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Bates Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Bates Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 73 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 77,075 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,822 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Bates Street built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Bates 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 Bates Street carry?
About 77,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Bates Street?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Bates Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.