US Bridges

Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 435001 4300 W/I-279 Int · Structure no. 000000000002596

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 69 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesTrumbull DR
CrossesW & Le Railroad
Location435001 4300 W/I-279 Int
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.41797, -80.05704
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$59,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Trumbull DR over W & Le Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.