US Bridges

Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Fort Pitt Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001014

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
671 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 67 years old, older 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 19,116 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,585 by 2032. The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp C (fort Pitt)
CrossesRamps B D G F & Q
LocationFort Pitt Bridge
RouteInterstate 279
Coordinates40.43995, -80.00935
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length671 ft (204.5 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,116 (2024)
Projected traffic18,585 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$178,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q carry?

About 19,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q?

The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C (fort Pitt) over Ramps B D G F & Q?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.