US Bridges

Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 Miles N of SR 0065 · Structure no. 000000000000901

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
369 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
37,667
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 50 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 5 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 37,667 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,913 by 2032. The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long and 81 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRaymond Shafer Hw
Crosses8017 Ramp a & SR 4033
Location0.4 Miles N of SR 0065
RouteInterstate 79
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52192, -80.1314
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length369 ft (112.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,667 (2024)
Projected traffic39,913 by 2032
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033 carry?

About 37,667 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033?

The structure is 369 ft (112.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Shafer Hw over 8017 Ramp a & SR 4033?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.