US Bridges

Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 2300SOUTH of SR 3058 · Structure no. 000000000001798

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,125
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 13,125 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,506 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForsythe RD
CrossesWheeling & Le RR
Location2300SOUTH of SR 3058
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40704, -80.07625
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,125 (2024)
Projected traffic16,506 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR carry?

About 13,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Forsythe RD over Wheeling & Le RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.