US Bridges

Laurel ST over Parkway East

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 3/4 Mi. West of SR 2051 · Structure no. 000000000001173

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
471
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel ST over Parkway East is a concrete frame carrying Laurel ST over Parkway East in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 471 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLaurel ST
CrossesParkway East
Location3/4 Mi. West of SR 2051
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42973, -79.88488
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic471 (2024)
Projected traffic527 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$406,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Laurel ST over Parkway East built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Laurel ST over Parkway East 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 Laurel ST over Parkway East carry?

About 471 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Laurel ST over Parkway East?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel ST over Parkway East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.