US Bridges

Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway)

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MP 17.97 on Rt. 576 · Structure no. 000000000057205

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Other
Length
347 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway) is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway) 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Grade RD
CrossesSR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway)
LocationMP 17.97 on Rt. 576
RouteCounty Highway 872
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33136, -80.16842
Functional classRural 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span194 ft (59.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway) built?

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

What condition is Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway) carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway)?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Grade RD over SR 576(SOUTHERN Beltway)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.