US Bridges

SR 885 over Bluff

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Blvd of the Allies Bluffs · Structure no. 000000000044345

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
787 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 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 5 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 30,717 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,196 by 2032. The structure is 787 ft (239.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 885
CrossesBluff
LocationBlvd of the Allies Bluffs
RouteState Highway 885
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41667, -79.98056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length787 ft (239.9 m)
Longest span785 ft (239.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 885 over Bluff 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 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 787 ft (239.9 m) long with a longest span of 785 ft (239.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 885 over Bluff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.