US Bridges

Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive

PoorClosed to traffic

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 086 Panther Hollow Overpa · Structure no. 000000000002440

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,100 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPanther Hollow RD
CrossesOverlook Drive
Location086 Panther Hollow Overpa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.43534, -79.94662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2020)
Projected traffic23,100 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$113,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Panther Hollow RD over Overlook Drive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.