US Bridges

Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 065 Pj Mcardle Rdwy Via 2 · Structure no. 000000000002430

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
373 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
9,028
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 91 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 6 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 9,028 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2044. The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPj Mcardle Roadway
CrossesHillside
Location065 Pj Mcardle Rdwy Via 2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.4293, -79.99797
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans12
Design loadH 20
Structure length373 ft (113.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,028 (2024)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside 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 Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside carry?

About 9,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside?

The structure is 373 ft (113.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pj Mcardle Roadway over Hillside?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.