US Bridges

SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Irwin Viaduct · Structure no. 000000000035920

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
524 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
27,533
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 86 years old, older 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 5 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 27,533 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,770 by 2032. The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 0030
CrossesTinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR
LocationIrwin Viaduct
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.3265, -79.71195
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length524 ft (159.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,533 (2024)
Projected traffic31,770 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR carry?

About 27,533 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR?

The structure is 524 ft (159.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0030 over Tinkers Rn CO RD Abnd RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.