Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 421001 Blacks Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002575
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 149 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,434
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 57 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 1,434 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2041. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway carry?
About 1,434 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Crafton Bl over Pat West Busway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.