US Bridges

SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Hogback Hill · Structure no. 000000000002976

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,668
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,668 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,823 by 2032. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0028
CrossesAband Pitt&shaw RR
LocationHogback Hill
RouteState Highway 28
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93699, -79.36307
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,668 (2024)
Projected traffic5,823 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR carry?

About 7,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR0028 over Aband Pitt&shaw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.