US Bridges

Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 066 Murray Ave Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002431

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp is a steel continuous frame carrying Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2024. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMurray Av
CrossesBeechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp
Location066 Murray Ave Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42705, -79.9269
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span166 ft (50.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2007)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2024
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Murray Av over Beechwood Blvd Pkwy Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.