Hawkins Av over Sixth Street
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 449002 N Braddock Boro · Structure no. 000000000002652
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,843
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawkins Av over Sixth Street is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hawkins Av over Sixth Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 99 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 2,843 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 36 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawkins Av over Sixth Street built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Hawkins Av over Sixth Street 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Hawkins Av over Sixth Street carry?
About 2,843 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hawkins Av over Sixth Street?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Hawkins Av over Sixth Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.