US Bridges

S 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.1 MI NW of Hot Metal Br · Structure no. 000000000069448

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 28th Street
CrossesCSX Railroad Tunnel
Location0.1 MI NW of Hot Metal Br
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.42778, -79.96389
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel 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 S 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S 28th Street over CSX Railroad Tunnel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.