US Bridges

Bakerstown Road over SR 0028

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Tarentum Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001477

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bakerstown Road over SR 0028 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bakerstown Road over SR 0028 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,019 by 2032. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBakerstown Road
CrossesSR 0028
LocationNear Tarentum Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.60757, -79.76324
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2024)
Projected traffic2,019 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$164,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bakerstown Road over SR 0028 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bakerstown Road over SR 0028 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 Bakerstown Road over SR 0028 carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bakerstown Road over SR 0028?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bakerstown Road over SR 0028?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.