Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Over Old Wm.Penn Highway · Structure no. 000000000001208
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52,457
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway 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 52,457 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,685 by 2032. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway 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 Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway carry?
About 52,457 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns Parkway East Hw over Old William Penn Highway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.