US Bridges

Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · P50010 Pgh - 7th Ave · Structure no. 000000000002474

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2024 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 100 years old, older 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSeventh Av
CrossesPat Lrt Spur Line
LocationP50010 Pgh - 7th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44193, -79.99429
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2024)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh Av over Pat Lrt Spur Line?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.