US Bridges

Bellevue RD over SR 0279

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PD04 Bellevue RD Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002203

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,523
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellevue RD over SR 0279 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellevue RD over SR 0279 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,523 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2026. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBellevue RD
CrossesSR 0279
LocationPD04 Bellevue RD Bridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.50733, -80.03922
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span177 ft (53.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,523 (2006)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2026
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bellevue RD over SR 0279 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellevue RD over SR 0279 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 Bellevue RD over SR 0279 carry?

About 3,523 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bellevue RD over SR 0279?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 177 ft (53.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bellevue RD over SR 0279?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.