US Bridges

Hov over Rampj

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Mcknight Interchange · Structure no. 000000000002032

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
800 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
712
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hov over Rampj is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hov over Rampj in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 712 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,695 by 2032. The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHov
CrossesRampj
LocationMcknight Interchange
RouteInterstate 279
Coordinates40.49358, -80.01112
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length800 ft (243.8 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2024)
Projected traffic3,695 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hov over Rampj built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hov over Rampj in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Hov over Rampj carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hov over Rampj?

The structure is 800 ft (243.8 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hov over Rampj?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.