US Bridges

Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft Southeast of SR 50 · Structure no. 000000000040150

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 10,261 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,588 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChartiers Street
CrossesPgh and Ohio Railway
Location500 Ft Southeast of SR 50
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.35461, -80.11242
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,261 (2024)
Projected traffic8,588 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway carry?

About 10,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Chartiers Street over Pgh and Ohio Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.