US Bridges

S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 800 Ft S of Mckeesprt Br · Structure no. 000000000001666

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
145 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,935
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 52 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 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 6,935 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,791 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS Appr Mckeesport
Crosses5th Ave
Location800 Ft S of Mckeesprt Br
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35252, -79.84149
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,935 (2024)
Projected traffic8,791 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$252,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave carry?

About 6,935 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S Appr Mckeesport over 5th Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.