US Bridges

Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 035 Fort Pitt Blvd · Structure no. 000000000002412

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,623 ft
30 main spans
Daily traffic
15,955
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 15,955 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2044. The structure is 1,623 ft (494.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFort Pitt Bl
CrossesMon Wharf Parking Lot
Location035 Fort Pitt Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.43769, -80.00345
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans30
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,623 ft (494.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,955 (2022)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot carry?

About 15,955 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot?

The structure is 1,623 ft (494.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Pitt Bl over Mon Wharf Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.