US Bridges

I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001245

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,589 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
30,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, 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 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 30,678 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,451 by 2043. The structure is 1,589 ft (484.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-579 SB
CrossesN-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteInterstate 579
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4465, -79.99054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,589 ft (484.3 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,678 (2024)
Projected traffic31,451 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy built?

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

What condition is I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy carry?

About 30,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy?

The structure is 1,589 ft (484.3 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-579 SB over N-S RR Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.