Lowrie ST over Rialto Street
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 050 Lowrie ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002421
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowrie ST over Rialto Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowrie ST over Rialto Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 40 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowrie ST over Rialto Street built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Lowrie ST over Rialto Street 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Lowrie ST over Rialto Street carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Lowrie ST over Rialto Street?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lowrie ST over Rialto Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.