Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · PT15 Hillcrest Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002554
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,470
- 2005 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 16,470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2025. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860 built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860 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 Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860 carry?
About 16,470 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Bethel Church RD over Port Author Line Br 9860?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.