US Bridges

Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 117001 Old Bower Hill RD · Structure no. 000000000002218

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,243
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 8,243 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,991 by 2040. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bower Hill RD
CrossesPohc & W&le RR
Location117001 Old Bower Hill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.38249, -80.09042
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,243 (2018)
Projected traffic8,991 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$292,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le RR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le RR carry?

About 8,243 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le RR?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bower Hill RD over Pohc & W&le RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.