US Bridges

Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MA07TL Rankin Br-Talbot a · Structure no. 000000000002665

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,364
2005 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 74 years old, older 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 2,364 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2025. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTalbot Ave-Ramp RD
CrossesUnion RR W Brad a Toner
LocationMA07TL Rankin Br-Talbot a
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40816, -79.87791
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,364 (2005)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner carry?

About 2,364 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Talbot Ave-Ramp RD over Union RR W Brad a Toner?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.