US Bridges

31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 31st Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001672

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
2,729 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,812
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals is a steel arch - deck carrying 31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 97 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 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 9,812 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,840 by 2032. The structure is 2,729 ft (831.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries31st Street Bridge
CrossesAlleg.Riv. Rrs Locals
Location31st Street Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.46461, -79.98006
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+25 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length2,729 ft (831.8 m)
Longest span380 ft (115.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,812 (2024)
Projected traffic7,840 by 2032
Trucks11%
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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was 31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is 31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals 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 2023.

How much traffic does 31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals carry?

About 9,812 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals?

The structure is 2,729 ft (831.8 m) long with a longest span of 380 ft (115.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 31st Street Bridge over Alleg.Riv. Rrs Locals?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.