US Bridges

Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 143 10th ST Bypass Off Ft · Structure no. 000000000047751

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass 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 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFancourt Street
CrossesTenth St. Bypass
Location143 10th ST Bypass Off Ft
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.44344, -80.00625
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass built?

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

What condition is Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Fancourt Street over Tenth St. Bypass?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.