US Bridges

North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 148 North Shore DR Bridge · Structure no. 000000000041373

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Shore Drive
CrossesPedestrian under Pass
Location148 North Shore DR Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44511, -80.01476
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass 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 2023.

How much traffic does North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns North Shore Drive over Pedestrian under Pass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.