US Bridges

Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · FO03 Mckeesport Flyover · Structure no. 000000000046801

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,782 by 2029. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCoursin Street
CrossesCSX & Union RR
LocationFO03 Mckeesport Flyover
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.35291, -79.85684
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2011)
Projected traffic3,782 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR 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 Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Coursin Street over CSX & Union RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.