US Bridges

Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.1MI NE of Wall Ave · Structure no. 000000000044007

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD is a concrete culvert carrying Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,261 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMosside Blvd Rt 48
CrossesAccess RD
Location0.1MI NE of Wall Ave
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates40.39397, -79.77494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,110 (2024)
Projected traffic25,261 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD carry?

About 13,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Mosside Blvd Rt 48 over Access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.