US Bridges

Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · HT04 Hartmans Run # 4 · Structure no. 000000000002720

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 801 by 2028. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCongress Street
CrossesHartmans Run Pennsylv Av
LocationHT04 Hartmans Run # 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.35611, -79.82657
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2006)
Projected traffic801 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Congress Street over Hartmans Run Pennsylv Av?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.