US Bridges

Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MA26 Maple Av Underpass · Structure no. 000000000002580

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,600
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue is a concrete culvert carrying Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 22,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2025. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPgh-Mckeesport Bl
CrossesMaple Avenue
LocationMA26 Maple Av Underpass
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.34788, -79.89091
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,600 (2005)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2025
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue carry?

About 22,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m).

Who owns Pgh-Mckeesport Bl over Maple Avenue?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.