Center Ave
Carrying Center Ave over O'Connell Blvd
DK01 DOOKER'S HOLLOW BR, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Center Ave
The Center Ave bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania carries Center Ave over O'Connell Blvd. It was built in 2021, making it 5 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 205.1 meters (673 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,000 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 38.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Center Ave 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
- 2021
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 205.1 m (673 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000057287
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Center Ave 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 Center Ave 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 Center Ave?
Center Ave in Allegheny, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Center Ave inspected?
Center Ave'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 4,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Center Ave is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Center Ave?
Center Ave has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Center Ave?
Center Ave is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is Center Ave and does age affect safety?
Center Ave was built in 2021, making it 5 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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