US Bridges

S Fayette Way over SR 576 Southern Beltway

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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MP 15.28 on Rt. 576 · Structure no. 000000000057211

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
262 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

S Fayette Way over SR 576 Southern Beltway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Fayette Way 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 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2030. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Fayette Way
CrossesSR 576 Southern Beltway
LocationMP 15.28 on Rt. 576
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34258, -80.19068
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic450 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 S Fayette Way over SR 576 Southern Beltway built?

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

What condition is S Fayette Way over SR 576 Southern Beltway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does S Fayette Way over SR 576 Southern Beltway carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Fayette Way over SR 576 Southern Beltway?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns S Fayette Way over SR 576 Southern Beltway?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.