US Bridges

Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MA07KN RM Nap Kenmawr Ave · Structure no. 000000000002663

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,381
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 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 8,381 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2025. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKenmawr Ave Rmp RD
CrossesFleet Street
LocationMA07KN RM Nap Kenmawr Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40791, -79.87616
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,381 (2005)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$651,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street carry?

About 8,381 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Kenmawr Ave Rmp RD over Fleet Street?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.