US Bridges

Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 010 Bloomfield Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002398

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,541 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2045. The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBloomfield Br
CrossesN-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl
Location010 Bloomfield Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46064, -79.95597
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,541 ft (469.7 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2023)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2045
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl?

The structure is 1,541 ft (469.7 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Bloomfield Br over N-S RR CSX RR E Bswy Pl?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.