US Bridges

First Street over SR 65 N-S RR

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Mike Maruca Memorial Br · Structure no. 000000000044333

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
278 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over SR 65 N-S RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying First Street over SR 65 N-S RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2041. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFirst Street
CrossesSR 65 N-S RR
LocationMike Maruca Memorial Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.56884, -80.21408
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2019)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 First Street over SR 65 N-S RR built?

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

What condition is First Street over SR 65 N-S RR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does First Street over SR 65 N-S RR carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is First Street over SR 65 N-S RR?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over SR 65 N-S RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.