US Bridges

Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR Yough R

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Port Vue Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001652

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,664
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR Yough R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR Yough R in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 7,664 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,967 by 2032. The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPort Vue Bridge
CrossesSR 2027 CSX RR Yough R
LocationPort Vue Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33854, -79.86174
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,253 ft (381.9 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,664 (2024)
Projected traffic8,967 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR Yough R built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR Yough R carry?

About 7,664 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR Yough R?

The structure is 1,253 ft (381.9 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Port Vue Bridge over SR 2027 CSX RR Yough R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.