Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras ST
PoorPosted for loadAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 115 28th ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002461
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2004 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras ST is a steel truss - thru carrying Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2019. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras ST built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras ST carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras ST?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Twenty Eighth ST over N-S RR /Pat/Sassafras ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.