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Brownsville RD over W&le RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · PV01 Brownsville RD #1 · Structure no. 000000000002526

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,239
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville RD over W&le RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownsville RD over W&le RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,239 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2025. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownsville RD
CrossesW&le RR
LocationPV01 Brownsville RD #1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34639, -79.98652
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,239 (2005)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$285,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsville RD over W&le RR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsville RD over W&le 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Brownsville RD over W&le RR carry?

About 15,239 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville RD over W&le RR?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsville RD over W&le RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.