US Bridges

Ramp-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave

PoorPosted for load

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 304004 Rmp 2 in Mckeesprt · Structure no. 000000000002518

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2027. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp-Two RD
CrossesCSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave
Location304004 Rmp 2 in Mckeesprt
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34744, -79.88105
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2005)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$944,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave 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-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp-Two RD over CSX (3RIV)& Pacific Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.