Hill RD over Zoo Walkway
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 043 Hill RD (one Wild Pla · Structure no. 000000000002418
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,200
- 2007 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hill RD over Zoo Walkway is a masonry arch - deck carrying Hill RD over Zoo Walkway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 85 years old, older 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,320 by 2020. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hill RD over Zoo Walkway built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Hill RD over Zoo Walkway 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 Hill RD over Zoo Walkway carry?
About 11,200 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Hill RD over Zoo Walkway?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Hill RD over Zoo Walkway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.