US Bridges

Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Highland Park Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001384

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,653 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,540 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 85 ft wide.

CarriesHighland Park Brg
CrossesFreeport RD
LocationHighland Park Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.49274, -79.91013
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,653 (2024)
Projected traffic50,540 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$205,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD carry?

About 49,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Park Brg over Freeport RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.