US Bridges

Hov over Four City Streets

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Hov Lane near Pnc Park · Structure no. 000000000002030

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,508 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
449
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hov over Four City Streets is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hov over Four City Streets 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 449 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,971 by 2032. The structure is 1,508 ft (459.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHov
CrossesFour City Streets
LocationHov Lane near Pnc Park
RouteInterstate 279
Coordinates40.44892, -80.00607
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,508 ft (459.6 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic449 (2023)
Projected traffic2,971 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Hov over Four City Streets built?

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

What condition is Hov over Four City Streets 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 2024.

How much traffic does Hov over Four City Streets carry?

About 449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hov over Four City Streets?

The structure is 1,508 ft (459.6 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hov over Four City Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.