US Bridges

Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · P50001 Centre AVE-EB0203 · Structure no. 000000000002472

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCentre Av
CrossesEast Busway & N-S RR
LocationP50001 Centre AVE-EB0203
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4546, -79.9429
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Centre Av over East Busway & N-S RR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.