US Bridges

Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · South of Gibsonia · Structure no. 000000000002062

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,834
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,834 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,765 by 2030. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHardt Road
CrossesPa Turnpike
LocationSouth of Gibsonia
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.61504, -79.97594
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2024)
Projected traffic3,765 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike carry?

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Hardt Road over Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.