Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Birmingham Bridge · Structure no. 000000000001321
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,303 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,761
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 10,761 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,518 by 2032. The structure is 1,303 ft (397.2 m) long and 28 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes carry?
About 10,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes?
The structure is 1,303 ft (397.2 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp S over Ramp R 02266 Rps. Forbes?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.