US Bridges

Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI E of Pillow Ave · Structure no. 000000000001369

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,312
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 13,312 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,203 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPittsburgh Street
CrossesShoops Run
Location0.5 MI E of Pillow Ave
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.54095, -79.79403
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,312 (2024)
Projected traffic25,203 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run carry?

About 13,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pittsburgh Street over Shoops Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.