US Bridges

Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 200 North of SR 4086 · Structure no. 000000000001916

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 72 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,653 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,023 by 2032. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcknight RD
CrossesPerry Highway-Us 19
Location200 North of SR 4086
RouteU.S. Route 19T
Coordinates40.59153, -80.0477
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,653 (2024)
Projected traffic12,023 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$201,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19 carry?

About 10,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mcknight RD over Perry Highway-Us 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.