US Bridges

Penn Lincoln Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. N.E. of SR 2048 · Structure no. 000000000001198

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
332 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63,288
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Lincoln Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Penn Lincoln Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 63 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 63,288 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,083 by 2032. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPenn Lincoln Py
CrossesRodi Road Nb&sb
Location1/2 Mi. N.E. of SR 2048
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.44028, -79.83368
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width97 ft (29.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,288 (2024)
Projected traffic66,083 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Lincoln Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Penn Lincoln Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb 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 Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb carry?

About 63,288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Penn Lincoln Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Lincoln Py over Rodi Road Nb&sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.