US Bridges

Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Over Pa Turnpike · Structure no. 000000000045201

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,081
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike 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 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 10,081 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,244 by 2032. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGibsonia Road
CrossesPa Turnpike
LocationOver Pa Turnpike
RouteState Highway 910
Coordinates40.63012, -79.98537
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,081 (2024)
Projected traffic15,244 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike built?

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

What condition is Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike carry?

About 10,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Gibsonia Road over Pa Turnpike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.