US Bridges

East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · E. Ohio St.Under SR 0579 · Structure no. 000000000002023

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,026
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov 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 4,026 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,131 by 2032. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Ohio ST
CrossesI-279 Nb-Sb & Hov
LocationE. Ohio St.Under SR 0579
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45401, -79.99729
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,026 (2024)
Projected traffic30,131 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov built?

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

What condition is East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov carry?

About 4,026 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns East Ohio ST over I-279 Nb-Sb & Hov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.