South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100 S Highland Ave Bridge · Structure no. 000000000048206
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,242
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 100 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 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 8,242 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,101 by 2043. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr carry?
About 8,242 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns South Highland Ave over Ellsworth E Busway Nsr?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.