US Bridges

Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 084 Schenley DR Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002438

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
480 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2003 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST is a steel truss - deck carrying Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 129 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2020. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchenley DR
CrossesCSX Railroad Boundary ST
Location084 Schenley DR Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44137, -79.94933
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span360 ft (109.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2003)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2020
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$757,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2003 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 360 ft (109.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Schenley DR over CSX Railroad Boundary ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.