US Bridges

Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 075 Pennsylvania Ave Brid · Structure no. 000000000002433

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,125
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 10,125 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Av
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location075 Pennsylvania Ave Brid
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45564, -80.01798
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,125 (2020)
Projected traffic12,150 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$363,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 10,125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Av over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.