US Bridges

Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · AL02 6 ST to North Side · Structure no. 000000000002381

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Suspension
Steel Continuous
Length
995 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,824
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv is a steel continuous suspension carrying Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 97 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 12,824 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2025. The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSixth Street Br
Crosses10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv
LocationAL02 6 ST to North Side
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4455, -80.0033
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length995 ft (303.3 m)
Longest span430 ft (131.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,824 (2005)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv 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 Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv carry?

About 12,824 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv?

The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long with a longest span of 430 ft (131.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sixth Street Br over 10th ST Bypass Allegh Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.