US Bridges

Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. South of SR 2080 · Structure no. 000000000001614

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 86 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,932 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAllegheny River Bl
CrossesAvr RR Service Road
Location1/4 Mi. South of SR 2080
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.50906, -79.84266
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic15,932 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Allegheny River Bl over Avr RR Service Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.