South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 098 S Aiken Ave Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002450
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,821
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 96 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 9,821 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,592 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway carry?
About 9,821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns South Aiken Av over N-S RR & East Busway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.