US Bridges

Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Fort Duquesne Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001027

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 20,246 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,685 by 2032. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp F
CrossesI-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri
LocationFort Duquesne Bridge
RouteInterstate 279
Coordinates40.44315, -80.00891
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,246 (2024)
Projected traffic19,685 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$421,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri carry?

About 20,246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over I-279 NB Ramp D Allgy Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.