US Bridges

Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Ep-E(north)

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · OPA109 AP05 Airport 10-1 · Structure no. 000000000002264

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,055
2002 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Ep-E(north) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Ep-E(north) 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 5 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 5,055 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,055 by 2019. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 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 Ep-E(north)
LocationOPA109 AP05 Airport 10-1
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4983, -80.2583
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,055 (2002)
Projected traffic5,055 by 2019
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ep-E(north) built?

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

What condition is Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Ep-E(north) 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 Ep-E(north) carry?

About 5,055 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Ep-E(north)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ep-W RD over Ramp Ep-E(north)?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.