US Bridges

Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · OPA108 AP02 Airport 5-2 · Structure no. 000000000002261

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,366 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,320
2002 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,320 by 2019. The structure is 1,366 ft (416.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ep-W RD
CrossesRamp Dp-W
LocationOPA108 AP02 Airport 5-2
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4967, -80.2567
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,366 ft (416.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,320 (2002)
Projected traffic6,320 by 2019
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W carry?

About 6,320 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W?

The structure is 1,366 ft (416.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Dp-W?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.