US Bridges

Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Elizabeth Br. · Structure no. 000000000001532

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,754
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,668 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesClairton Blvd
Location1 MI N of Elizabeth Br.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28044, -79.90654
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2023)
Projected traffic10,668 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd 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 Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Clairton Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.