US Bridges

Mall Entrance over Business 22

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Monroeville Mall Overpass · Structure no. 000000000002896

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall Entrance over Business 22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mall Entrance over Business 22 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 55 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 5,242 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,275 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMall Entrance
CrossesBusiness 22
LocationMonroeville Mall Overpass
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.43338, -79.79426
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,242 (2024)
Projected traffic14,275 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$686,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mall Entrance over Business 22 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Mall Entrance over Business 22 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mall Entrance over Business 22 carry?

About 5,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mall Entrance over Business 22?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mall Entrance over Business 22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.