Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 029 Elizabeth ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002409
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 125 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 4 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.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 38 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Elizabeth ST over CSX RR Gloster ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.