Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 147 Hot Metal ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000040788
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Hot Metal Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.