US Bridges

I-579 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001254

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,891 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-579 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-579 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 30,678 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,451 by 2032. The structure is 1,891 ft (576.4 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 SB
Crosses279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteInterstate 579
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45231, -79.99632
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+16 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,891 ft (576.4 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 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 2032
Trucks7%
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$441,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-579 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-579 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio 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 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio carry?

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

How long is I-579 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio?

The structure is 1,891 ft (576.4 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-579 SB over 279 28 Hov N&s RR E.Ohio?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.