US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 8009 Ramp B

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · I-79 SB over Ramp B · Structure no. 000000000000876

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 8009 Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 8009 Ramp B in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 27,069 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,989 by 2032. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
CrossesSR 8009 Ramp B
LocationI-79 SB over Ramp B
RouteInterstate 79
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42003, -80.10429
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,069 (2024)
Projected traffic12,989 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$381,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 8009 Ramp B built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 8009 Ramp B 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 SR 8009 Ramp B carry?

About 27,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 8009 Ramp B?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over SR 8009 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.