US Bridges

Carrie Furnace Con over CSX RR

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · FO05 Carrie Furnace Conn. · Structure no. 000000000052624

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrie Furnace Con over CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrie Furnace Con over CSX RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2037. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarrie Furnace Con
CrossesCSX RR
LocationFO05 Carrie Furnace Conn.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40921, -79.87938
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span188 ft (57.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2015)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Carrie Furnace Con over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrie Furnace Con over CSX 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Carrie Furnace Con over CSX RR carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Carrie Furnace Con over CSX RR?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 188 ft (57.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Carrie Furnace Con over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.