US Bridges

Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · North of Liberty Br. · Structure no. 000000000002731

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
588 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
6,042
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 6 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 6,042 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,417 by 2032. The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp G
CrossesCrosstown Blvd
LocationNorth of Liberty Br.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43638, -79.99515
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length588 ft (179.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,042 (2024)
Projected traffic19,417 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd carry?

About 6,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd?

The structure is 588 ft (179.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp G over Crosstown Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.