US Bridges

Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 500 Ft N of Warrendale RD · Structure no. 000000000044172

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike 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 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 4,624 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,111 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesPa Turnpike
Location500 Ft N of Warrendale RD
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.65473, -80.06816
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,624 (2024)
Projected traffic8,111 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike carry?

About 4,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.