Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail
PoorClosed to trafficAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 005 Charles Anderson Brid · Structure no. 000000000002394
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 780 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,211
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail is a steel truss - deck carrying Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 21,211 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2042. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail carry?
About 21,211 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail?
The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Blvd of the Allies over CSX RR & Bike Trail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.