US Bridges

Nixon RD over B&le Railroad

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 M North 76/28 Inter · Structure no. 000000000002316

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nixon RD over B&le Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nixon RD over B&le Railroad in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,550 by 2041. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNixon RD
CrossesB&le Railroad
Location1.5 M North 76/28 Inter
RouteCity Street 7208
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56003, -79.82596
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2019)
Projected traffic1,550 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nixon RD over B&le Railroad built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nixon RD over B&le Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Nixon RD over B&le Railroad carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nixon RD over B&le Railroad?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Nixon RD over B&le Railroad?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.