Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore Street
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 053 Pj Mcardle Rdwy Bridg · Structure no. 000000000002424
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 454 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2001 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2016. The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore Street built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore Street carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore Street?
The structure is 454 ft (138.4 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mcardle Rdwy RD over Sycamore Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.