US Bridges

Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MP 15.93 on Rt 3001 · Structure no. 000000000067830

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
688 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2042. The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRt 50 Connector
CrossesSR 3001 - Miller Road
LocationMP 15.93 on Rt 3001
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.33784, -80.18042
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length688 ft (209.7 m)
Longest span265 ft (80.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road?

The structure is 688 ft (209.7 m) long with a longest span of 265 ft (80.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Rt 50 Connector over SR 3001 - Miller Road?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.