US Bridges

Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Perrysville Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001990

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,993
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 18,993 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,268 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerrysville Ave Rp
CrossesLr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279
LocationPerrysville Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50291, -80.02654
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,993 (2024)
Projected traffic18,268 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279 carry?

About 18,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Perrysville Ave Rp over Lr 1021-4 NB SB Hov I279?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.