US Bridges

Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SR 910 over I-79 · Structure no. 000000000001984

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,156
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 53 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 4,156 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,412 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBayne Wexford Road
CrossesSR 0079 NB SB
LocationSR 910 over I-79
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61532, -80.09546
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,156 (2024)
Projected traffic10,412 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB carry?

About 4,156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Bayne Wexford Road over SR 0079 NB SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.