US Bridges

Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · DK01 Dookers Hollow Br · Structure no. 000000000057287

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
673 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2025. The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCenter Ave
CrossesOconnell Blvd
LocationDK01 Dookers Hollow Br
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.39647, -79.84728
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length673 ft (205.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2005)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd?

The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Center Ave over Oconnell Blvd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.