US Bridges

Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · OB04 Fleming Park Brdg · Structure no. 000000000002168

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
807 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,888
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR is a steel truss - thru carrying Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 70 years old, older 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 5 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 5,888 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2022. The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFleming Park Br
CrossesOhio River Bc & CSXT RR
LocationOB04 Fleming Park Brdg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49127, -80.0799
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length807 ft (246 m)
Longest span361 ft (110 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,888 (2005)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2022
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$3.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR carry?

About 5,888 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR?

The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long with a longest span of 361 ft (110 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Fleming Park Br over Ohio River Bc & CSXT RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.