US Bridges

Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi.S.Of Bloomfield Br. · Structure no. 000000000001229

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 17,746 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,672 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBaum Blvd
CrossesCSX RR Pat East Busway
Location1 Mi.S.Of Bloomfield Br.
RouteState Highway 380
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45404, -79.95055
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,746 (2024)
Projected traffic43,672 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$825,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway carry?

About 17,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Baum Blvd over CSX RR Pat East Busway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.