US Bridges

Freeport RD over SR 28 NB

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SB Ramp over 28 NB · Structure no. 000000000001376

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
298 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,963
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freeport RD over SR 28 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Freeport RD over SR 28 NB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 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 2,963 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,964 by 2032. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFreeport RD
CrossesSR 28 NB
LocationSB Ramp over 28 NB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4908, -79.8757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,963 (2024)
Projected traffic4,964 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Freeport RD over SR 28 NB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Freeport RD over SR 28 NB 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Freeport RD over SR 28 NB carry?

About 2,963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Freeport RD over SR 28 NB?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Freeport RD over SR 28 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.