US Bridges

Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Brinton Rd.Over 376 EB WB · Structure no. 000000000001581

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB is a concrete arch - deck carrying Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 5 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 4,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,884 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBrinton Road
CrossesSR 0376 EB WB
LocationBrinton Rd.Over 376 EB WB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4297, -79.87529
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,140 (2024)
Projected traffic8,884 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB 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 2023.

How much traffic does Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB carry?

About 4,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Brinton Road over SR 0376 EB WB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.