US Bridges

Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts..

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002043

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,177 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts.. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts.. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,161 by 2032. The structure is 2,177 ft (663.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHov
CrossesState Rds. RR City Sts..
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteInterstate 579
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44303, -79.99117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,177 ft (663.5 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,161 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$15.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts.. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts.. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts.. carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts..?

The structure is 2,177 ft (663.5 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hov over State Rds. RR City Sts..?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.