Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 NB over Ramp B · Structure no. 000000000000875
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,989
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 52 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 26,989 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,533 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB 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 Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB carry?
About 26,989 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over Ramp B to 79 SB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.