US Bridges

Shaler Street over SR 19

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 MI NW of I-376 · Structure no. 000000000054732

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,452
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaler Street over SR 19 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shaler Street over SR 19 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,452 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShaler Street
CrossesSR 19
Location1/4 MI NW of I-376
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.43333, -80.02889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,452 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaler Street over SR 19 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaler Street over SR 19 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Shaler Street over SR 19 carry?

About 4,452 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shaler Street over SR 19?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Shaler Street over SR 19?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.