US Bridges

Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 Mi. N.E.Of Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000001417

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 55 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 5,874 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,998 by 2032. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHite RD
CrossesSR 0028 NB SB
Location0.7 Mi. N.E.Of Turnpike
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55512, -79.81197
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span264 ft (80.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,874 (2024)
Projected traffic7,998 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB carry?

About 5,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 264 ft (80.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hite RD over SR 0028 NB SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.