US Bridges

Penn Av over Prt East Busway N-S RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · P50002 Penn Ave BRDG-EB03 · Structure no. 000000000002473

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,057
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Penn Av over Prt East Busway N-S RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Av over Prt East Busway N-S RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 15,057 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2028. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPenn Av
CrossesPrt East Busway N-S RR
LocationP50002 Penn Ave BRDG-EB03
RouteState Highway 380
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46, -79.9211
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,057 (2023)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Av over Prt East Busway N-S RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penn Av over Prt 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 Penn Av over Prt East Busway N-S RR carry?

About 15,057 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Penn Av over Prt East Busway N-S RR?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Av over Prt East Busway N-S RR?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.