US Bridges

Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001244

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,050 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
66,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 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 66,110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,914 by 2032. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Bridge
CrossesAllegheny River
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteInterstate 579
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44987, -79.99341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,050 ft (320 m)
Longest span440 ft (134.1 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.4 m)
Roadway width135 ft (41.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,110 (2024)
Projected traffic61,914 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River carry?

About 66,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River?

The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 440 ft (134.1 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Bridge over Allegheny River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.