US Bridges

East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · East End Fly-Over · Structure no. 000000000002642

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2039. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Waterfront DR
CrossesNorfolk and Southern RR
LocationEast End Fly-Over
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40764, -79.88983
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern RR carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern RR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns East Waterfront DR over Norfolk and Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.