US Bridges

Freeport RD over Barge Basin

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Harmar over Barge Basin · Structure no. 000000000001366

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,848
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport RD over Barge Basin is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Freeport RD over Barge Basin in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 97 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 19,848 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,577 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport RD
CrossesBarge Basin
LocationHarmar over Barge Basin
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.53185, -79.84795
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,848 (2023)
Projected traffic13,577 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$593,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeport RD over Barge Basin built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Freeport RD over Barge Basin 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 RD over Barge Basin carry?

About 19,848 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Freeport RD over Barge Basin?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport RD over Barge Basin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.