US Bridges

Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 078 Radcliffe ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002435

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,850 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRadcliffe ST
CrossesPgh & Ohio Central RR
Location078 Radcliffe ST Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4611, -80.05444
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2020)
Projected traffic3,850 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central RR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central 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 Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central RR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central RR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Radcliffe ST over Pgh & Ohio Central RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.