US Bridges

Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MA12 Homestead High Lev · Structure no. 000000000002503

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
3,109 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
35,235
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7 is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 89 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 35,235 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,800 by 2026. The structure is 3,109 ft (947.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHomestd Highlvl Br
CrossesMon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7
LocationMA12 Homestead High Lev
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.41076, -79.91874
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckClosed grating
Main spans10 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,109 ft (947.6 m)
Longest span534 ft (162.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,235 (2006)
Projected traffic38,800 by 2026
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$17.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7 built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7 carry?

About 35,235 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7?

The structure is 3,109 ft (947.6 m) long with a longest span of 534 ft (162.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Homestd Highlvl Br over Mon CSX N&s Wf DR 5&7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.