US Bridges

Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Liberty Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001808

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,663 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
42,292
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 42,292 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,825 by 2031. The structure is 2,663 ft (811.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLiberty Bridge
CrossesMon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl
LocationLiberty Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.43299, -79.99663
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans15 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,663 ft (811.7 m)
Longest span470 ft (143.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,292 (2023)
Projected traffic56,825 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl carry?

About 42,292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl?

The structure is 2,663 ft (811.7 m) long with a longest span of 470 ft (143.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Bridge over Mon R I376 0837 2 Av Arl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.