US Bridges

Babcock Blvd over Pa Turnpike

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 MI N SR 910 · Structure no. 000000000044239

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
207 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock Blvd over Pa Turnpike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babcock Blvd over Pa Turnpike in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,304 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesBabcock Blvd
CrossesPa Turnpike
Location0.5 MI N SR 910
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.64037, -80.00901
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,428 (2024)
Projected traffic6,304 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Babcock Blvd over Pa Turnpike built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock Blvd 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 2022.

How much traffic does Babcock Blvd over Pa Turnpike carry?

About 5,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Babcock Blvd over Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock Blvd over Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.