US Bridges

Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave.

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.W. Westinghouse Br. · Structure no. 000000000047659

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,242
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave. is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,242 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,212 by 2032. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLincoln Highway
CrossesElectric Ave.
Location.5 Mi.W. Westinghouse Br.
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.40638, -79.84057
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,242 (2024)
Projected traffic14,212 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave. carry?

About 9,242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave.?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Highway over Electric Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.