Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI NW of SR 0837 · Structure no. 000000000001559
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,051
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 18,051 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,903 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad carry?
About 18,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Mckeesport Blvd over Union Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.