US Bridges

SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SR 65 Marshall Ave. Inter · Structure no. 000000000000826

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Steel Continuous
Length
1,778 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau is a steel continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 54 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 34,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,972 by 2032. The structure is 1,778 ft (541.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 65
CrossesState Ramps Rr. Chateau
LocationSR 65 Marshall Ave. Inter
RouteState Highway 65
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45803, -80.03036
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+14 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,778 ft (541.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,250 (2024)
Projected traffic39,972 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau carry?

About 34,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau?

The structure is 1,778 ft (541.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 65 over State Ramps Rr. Chateau?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.