US Bridges

Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · IV01 Ivory Avenue No. 1 · Structure no. 000000000002386

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,600
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19 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 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2025. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIvory Av
CrossesI279 Ramp J & Truck US19
LocationIV01 Ivory Avenue No. 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49676, -80.01251
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2005)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2025
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19 built?

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

What condition is Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19 carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ivory Av over I279 Ramp J & Truck US19?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.