US Bridges

Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002044

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,856 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 37 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,161 by 2032. The structure is 1,856 ft (565.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHov
CrossesNS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteInterstate 579
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45272, -79.99646
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,856 ft (565.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,161 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST?

The structure is 1,856 ft (565.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hov over NS RR Ramps E. Ohio ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.