US Bridges

Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 057 Meadow Street Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002426

Built
1914
111 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
394 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,850
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 111 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2037. The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow ST
CrossesNegley Run Blvd
Location057 Meadow Street Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46687, -79.91603
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length394 ft (120.1 m)
Longest span213 ft (64.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2020)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2037
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd?

The structure is 394 ft (120.1 m) long with a longest span of 213 ft (64.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow ST over Negley Run Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.