Parkway East over Saline Street
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Saline Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001159
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 472 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,678
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parkway East over Saline Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway East over Saline Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 74 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 85,678 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,855 by 2032. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkway East over Saline Street built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Parkway East over Saline 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Parkway East over Saline Street carry?
About 85,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Parkway East over Saline Street?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns Parkway East over Saline Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.