N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 067 W North Ave & Bright · Structure no. 000000000002432
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1929
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2005 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 120 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2021. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.
What condition is N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns N Ave&brighton RD over N-S Rr-Allegheny Park?
It is owned by the Railroad.