WEST FIFTH AVENUE
Carrying WEST FIFTH AVENUE over NONE - PARALLEL TO CSX
Ramp-MA12 Homestead Br, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WEST FIFTH AVENUE
The WEST FIFTH AVENUE bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania carries WEST FIFTH AVENUE over NONE - PARALLEL TO CSX. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 103.6 meters (340 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 49.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WEST FIFTH AVENUE 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
- 1997
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 103.6 m (340 ft)
- Deck Width
- 14.8 m (49 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000040413
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST FIFTH AVENUE 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 WEST FIFTH AVENUE 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 WEST FIFTH AVENUE?
WEST FIFTH AVENUE in Allegheny, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WEST FIFTH AVENUE inspected?
WEST FIFTH AVENUE'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 7,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST FIFTH AVENUE 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 WEST FIFTH AVENUE?
WEST FIFTH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WEST FIFTH AVENUE?
WEST FIFTH AVENUE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is WEST FIFTH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
WEST FIFTH AVENUE was built in 1997, making it 29 years old.
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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