US Bridges

Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St)

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Bates St. Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001153

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77,075
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St) is a concrete frame carrying Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, 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 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 77,075 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,822 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPenn Lincoln Pkwy
CrossesRamp B (bates St)
LocationBates St. Interchange
RouteInterstate 376
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43118, -79.95837
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,075 (2024)
Projected traffic61,822 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$133,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St) 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 Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St) carry?

About 77,075 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St)?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Penn Lincoln Pkwy over Ramp B (bates St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.