US Bridges

West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 118 West Ohio ST Bridge · Structure no. 000000000055802

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,479
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 122 years old, older 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 3,479 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Ohio ST
CrossesNorfolk Southern R/R
Location118 West Ohio ST Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4516, -80.01069
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,479 (2021)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
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 West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R carry?

About 3,479 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns West Ohio ST over Norfolk Southern R/R?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.