US Bridges

Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Jerome Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001651

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Arch - Thru
Steel
Length
761 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,996
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R is a steel arch - thru carrying Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 88 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 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 14,996 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,013 by 2032. The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJerome Street
Crosses2027 CSX Local & Yough R
LocationJerome Street Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3504, -79.87014
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length761 ft (232 m)
Longest span455 ft (138.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,996 (2024)
Projected traffic18,013 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R carry?

About 14,996 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R?

The structure is 761 ft (232 m) long with a longest span of 455 ft (138.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Jerome Street over 2027 CSX Local & Yough R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.