US Bridges

Freeport Road over Walking Trail

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Highland Park Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001358

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport Road over Walking Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeport Road over Walking Trail in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 98 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 6 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 8,751 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,916 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport Road
CrossesWalking Trail
LocationNear Highland Park Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49315, -79.91199
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,751 (2024)
Projected traffic13,916 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeport Road over Walking Trail built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Freeport Road over Walking Trail 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Freeport Road over Walking Trail carry?

About 8,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freeport Road over Walking Trail?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport Road over Walking Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.