US Bridges

California Av over SR 0065 NB SB

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Calif.Ave.Over SR 65 · Structure no. 000000000002834

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
324 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,933
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

California Av over SR 0065 NB SB is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying California Av over SR 0065 NB SB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 54 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,529 by 2032. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalifornia Av
CrossesSR 0065 NB SB
LocationCalif.Ave.Over SR 65
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46667, -80.035
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,933 (2024)
Projected traffic4,529 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$734,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was California Av over SR 0065 NB SB built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is California Av over SR 0065 NB SB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does California Av over SR 0065 NB SB carry?

About 1,933 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is California Av over SR 0065 NB SB?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns California Av over SR 0065 NB SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.