US Bridges

SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p RR

Fair

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · Ford City Veterans · Structure no. 000000000040862

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,070 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,877
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p RR in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,329 by 2032. The structure is 1,070 ft (326.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR0128
CrossesAllegheny Riv / B&p RR
LocationFord City Veterans
RouteState Highway 128
CountyArmstrong County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.76186, -79.54518
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,070 ft (326.1 m)
Longest span417 ft (127.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,877 (2024)
Projected traffic4,329 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p RR carry?

About 2,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p RR?

The structure is 1,070 ft (326.1 m) long with a longest span of 417 ft (127.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SR0128 over Allegheny Riv / B&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.