Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek
GoodAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 301033 near S Braddock Av · Structure no. 000000000068913
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 464 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek?
The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Forbes Avenue over Fern Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.