US Bridges

Mifflin RD over SR 8059

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · At Glenwood Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001307

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,513
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mifflin RD over SR 8059 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mifflin RD over SR 8059 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 8,513 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,740 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMifflin RD
CrossesSR 8059
LocationAt Glenwood Interchange
RouteState Highway 885
Coordinates40.39174, -79.93453
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,513 (2024)
Projected traffic6,740 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$265,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mifflin RD over SR 8059 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mifflin RD over SR 8059 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mifflin RD over SR 8059 carry?

About 8,513 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mifflin RD over SR 8059?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mifflin RD over SR 8059?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.