US Bridges

Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Baptist Road over RR · Structure no. 000000000044994

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,087
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 15,087 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,905 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBaptist Road
CrossesW & Le Railroad
LocationBaptist Road over RR
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34957, -80.01681
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,087 (2024)
Projected traffic13,905 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad carry?

About 15,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Baptist Road over W & Le Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.