California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 052 Robert Mcafee Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002423
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 642 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST is a steel truss - deck carrying California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 97 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2039. The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long and 56 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST?
The structure is 642 ft (195.7 m) long with a longest span of 375 ft (114.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns California Avenue over Mcclure Ave Eckert ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.