Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 112 Brighton Heights Blvd · Structure no. 000000000002458
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 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.
It carries about 13,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,410 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 59 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue carry?
About 13,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Brighton Heights over Verner Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.