Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Tarentum Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001111
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 576 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,420
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,420 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,752 by 2032. The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR carry?
About 18,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR?
The structure is 576 ft (175.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp a Tarentum Br over 4th Ave Rampd NS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.