Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 054 Pj Mcardle Rdwy Bridg · Structure no. 000000000002425
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 298 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside is a steel other carrying Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside?
The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Mcardle Rdwy RD over Hillside?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.