US Bridges

Penn Lincoln Py over SR 8012-RAMP a

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Wilkinsburg Interchange · Structure no. 000000000001183

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,792
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Penn Lincoln Py over SR 8012-RAMP a is a concrete frame carrying Penn Lincoln Py over SR 8012-RAMP a in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 54,792 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,768 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 85 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPenn Lincoln Py
CrossesSR 8012-RAMP a
LocationWilkinsburg Interchange
RouteInterstate 376
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43439, -79.86851
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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,792 (2023)
Projected traffic89,768 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Penn Lincoln Py over SR 8012-RAMP a built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Penn Lincoln Py over SR 8012-RAMP a 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 Py over SR 8012-RAMP a carry?

About 54,792 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Penn Lincoln Py over SR 8012-RAMP a?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Penn Lincoln Py over SR 8012-RAMP a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.