Veterans Bridge
Carrying Veterans Bridge over ALLEGHENY RIVER
Veterans Bridge, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Veterans Bridge
The Veterans Bridge bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania carries Veterans Bridge over ALLEGHENY RIVER. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2012, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 320.0 meters (1050 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 59,292 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Veterans Bridge compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Last Reconstructed
- 2012
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 320.0 m (1050 ft)
- Deck Width
- 43.4 m (142 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 59,292 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000001244
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Veterans Bridge is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare Veterans Bridge against other structures in Allegheny and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for Veterans Bridge?
Veterans Bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Veterans Bridge inspected?
Veterans Bridge's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 59,292 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Veterans Bridge is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Veterans Bridge?
Veterans Bridge has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Veterans Bridge?
Veterans Bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Veterans Bridge and does age affect safety?
Veterans Bridge was built in 1986, making it 40 years old and last reconstructed in 2012.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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