US Bridges

Parkway East over SR 8010 Ramp B

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Int W/ S Braddock Ave · Structure no. 000000000001170

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85,477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parkway East over SR 8010 Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parkway East over SR 8010 Ramp B in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 74 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 85,477 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,150 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 87 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesParkway East
CrossesSR 8010 Ramp B
Location@ Int W/ S Braddock Ave
RouteInterstate 376
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42721, -79.89119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85,477 (2024)
Projected traffic60,150 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 SR 8010 Ramp B built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Parkway East over SR 8010 Ramp B 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 SR 8010 Ramp B carry?

About 85,477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Parkway East over SR 8010 Ramp B?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Parkway East over SR 8010 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.