US Bridges

SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · West End Bridge · Structure no. 000000000000533

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
803 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50,091
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 50,091 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,107 by 2032. The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
Crosses65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C
LocationWest End Bridge
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44866, -80.0258
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length803 ft (244.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,091 (2024)
Projected traffic30,107 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C carry?

About 50,091 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C?

The structure is 803 ft (244.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over 65 Nb&sb Ramp H & Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.