US Bridges

Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Int W/ Forward Ave · Structure no. 000000000001163

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,232
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1981, 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 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 65,232 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,599 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesParkway East
CrossesForward Ave Ramp H
Location@ Int W/ Forward Ave
RouteInterstate 376
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42833, -79.91667
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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,232 (2024)
Projected traffic53,599 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H 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 Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H carry?

About 65,232 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway East over Forward Ave Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.