US Bridges

Russellton RD over SR 0028 NB -Sb

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. N.E. of SR 0076 · Structure no. 000000000001421

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,504
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russellton RD over SR 0028 NB -Sb is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Russellton RD over SR 0028 NB -Sb in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 3,504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,081 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRussellton RD
CrossesSR 0028 NB -Sb
Location1/4 Mi. N.E. of SR 0076
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.55, -79.82
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,504 (2024)
Projected traffic9,081 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$592,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Russellton RD over SR 0028 NB -Sb built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Russellton 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 Russellton RD over SR 0028 NB -Sb carry?

About 3,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Russellton RD over SR 0028 NB -Sb?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Russellton RD over SR 0028 NB -Sb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.