US Bridges

Highland Park Appr over SR 0008

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Highland Park Bridge · Structure no. 000000000045260

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,653
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Park Appr over SR 0008 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highland Park Appr over SR 0008 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 85 years old, older 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 49,653 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,540 by 2032. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Park Appr
CrossesSR 0008
LocationHighland Park Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.48624, -79.91333
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,653 (2024)
Projected traffic50,540 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 Highland Park Appr over SR 0008 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Highland Park Appr over SR 0008 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Highland Park Appr over SR 0008 carry?

About 49,653 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Highland Park Appr over SR 0008?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Park Appr over SR 0008?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.