Reed Avenue over Third Street
PoorWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Reed Avenue Bridge · Structure no. 000000000036993
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 425 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2006 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Reed Avenue over Third Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed Avenue over Third Street in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2026. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reed Avenue over Third Street built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reed Avenue over Third Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Reed Avenue over Third Street carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Reed Avenue over Third Street?
The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Reed Avenue over Third Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.