US Bridges

I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Vets Bridge N. Appr · Structure no. 000000000001248

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,838 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,432
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 37 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 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 35,432 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,463 by 2032. The structure is 1,838 ft (560.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-579 NB
CrossesSR28 8108 East Ohio St.
LocationVets Bridge N. Appr
RouteInterstate 579
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45296, -79.99639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,838 ft (560.2 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,432 (2024)
Projected traffic30,463 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St. carry?

About 35,432 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St.?

The structure is 1,838 ft (560.2 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-579 NB over SR28 8108 East Ohio St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.