US Bridges

Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Birmingham Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001642

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,082 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
25,692
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 49 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 25,692 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,062 by 2032. The structure is 1,082 ft (329.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBirmingham Brg Apr
CrossesPkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av
LocationBirmingham Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43612, -79.97288
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,082 ft (329.8 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,692 (2024)
Projected traffic26,062 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av carry?

About 25,692 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av?

The structure is 1,082 ft (329.8 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Birmingham Brg Apr over Pkwy E Rp T Trail 2nd Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.