East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · P50011 50 E/Ingram Ave · Structure no. 000000000040211
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2029. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns East Prospect Av over Pat West Busway?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).