US Bridges

I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Commercial Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001167

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
863 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI is a concrete arch - deck carrying I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 75 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 65,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,599 by 2032. The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-376
CrossesCommercial St. & Nine MI
LocationCommercial Street Bridge
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.42556, -79.90508
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length863 ft (263 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,232 (2024)
Projected traffic53,599 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI carry?

About 65,232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI?

The structure is 863 ft (263 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns I-376 over Commercial St. & Nine MI?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.