US Bridges

Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 095 Shadeland Ave Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002448

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
772 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesShadeland Avenue
CrossesWoods Run RD Lecky Way
Location095 Shadeland Ave Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47627, -80.03282
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length772 ft (235.3 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way?

The structure is 772 ft (235.3 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Shadeland Avenue over Woods Run RD Lecky Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.