US Bridges

Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 NE of Beechwood Blvd · Structure no. 000000000001655

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,522
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd is a concrete frame carrying Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5,522 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,018 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesForward Ave
CrossesBeechwood Blvd
Location0.1 NE of Beechwood Blvd
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42761, -79.92789
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,522 (2024)
Projected traffic8,018 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd 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 Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd carry?

About 5,522 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Forward Ave over Beechwood Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.