US Bridges

Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Centre Ave. over 1026 · Structure no. 000000000001235

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,277
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,277 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,878 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCentre Ave
CrossesI-579 Crosstown
LocationCentre Ave. over 1026
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43333, -79.99167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,277 (2023)
Projected traffic15,878 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown carry?

About 5,277 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Ave over I-579 Crosstown?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.