US Bridges

Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson ST

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MA08 Glenwood Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001310

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,497
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson ST is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 59 years old, older 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 17,497 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,307 by 2032. The structure is 2,276 ft (693.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGlenwood Br
CrossesMon R 3 Rrs Carson ST
LocationMA08 Glenwood Bridge
RouteState Highway 885
Coordinates40.39783, -79.93561
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,276 ft (693.7 m)
Longest span567 ft (172.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck35 ft (10.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,497 (2024)
Projected traffic13,307 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson ST built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson ST carry?

About 17,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson ST?

The structure is 2,276 ft (693.7 m) long with a longest span of 567 ft (172.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Br over Mon R 3 Rrs Carson ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.