Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 109 Swindell Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002456
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,097 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST is a steel truss - deck carrying Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3 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.
It carries about 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,090 by 2044. The structure is 1,097 ft (334.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST?
The structure is 1,097 ft (334.4 m) long with a longest span of 545 ft (166.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Swindell Br over I279 Hov Ramp G East ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.