US Bridges

Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Smithfield ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001740

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,417
2024 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD 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 7,417 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,446 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmithfield ST
CrossesStation Square Access RD
LocationSmithfield ST Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.4167, -80
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,417 (2024)
Projected traffic20,446 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD built?

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

What condition is Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD carry?

About 7,417 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Smithfield ST over Station Square Access RD?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).