US Bridges

Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · CC02 Chartiers Crk # 2 · Structure no. 000000000002385

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
855 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,037
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 40 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 12,037 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,145 by 2028. The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWindgap Av
CrossesEdmore&crkrd Rrs&charck
LocationCC02 Chartiers Crk # 2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46401, -80.07479
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length855 ft (260.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,037 (2005)
Projected traffic20,145 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck 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 Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck carry?

About 12,037 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck?

The structure is 855 ft (260.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Windgap Av over Edmore&crkrd Rrs&charck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.