US Bridges

SR 885 over Bluff

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Blvd of the Allies Bluffs · Structure no. 000000000044344

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
357 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 885 over Bluff is a concrete slab carrying SR 885 over Bluff 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 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 30,717 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,196 by 2032. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesSR 885
CrossesBluff
LocationBlvd of the Allies Bluffs
RouteState Highway 885
Coordinates40.41667, -79.98333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span355 ft (108.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,717 (2024)
Projected traffic25,196 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 SR 885 over Bluff built?

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

What condition is SR 885 over Bluff 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 885 over Bluff carry?

About 30,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 885 over Bluff?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 355 ft (108.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 885 over Bluff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.