Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway)
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 304003 Rmp 1 @w Fifth Ave · Structure no. 000000000002517
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,138
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway) built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway) carry?
About 1,138 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway)?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp NO.1 RD over CSX RR (3 River Railway)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.