US Bridges

Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · MA0735 Rankin Br-Main Str · Structure no. 000000000002666

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
2,426 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
25,860
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 25,860 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,570 by 2024. The structure is 2,426 ft (739.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRankin Br
CrossesSR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave
LocationMA0735 Rankin Br-Main Str
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.40567, -79.88099
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,426 ft (739.4 m)
Longest span525 ft (160 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,860 (2011)
Projected traffic28,570 by 2024
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$14.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave 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 Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave carry?

About 25,860 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave?

The structure is 2,426 ft (739.4 m) long with a longest span of 525 ft (160 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Rankin Br over SR837EX 3 Rrs Kenmarave?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.