US Bridges

Ramp K over Crosstown Blvd

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Rp. from Blvd.To SR579 NB · Structure no. 000000000002733

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
976 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,599
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp K over Crosstown Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp K 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 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 15,599 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,836 by 2032. The structure is 976 ft (297.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp K
CrossesCrosstown Blvd
LocationRp. from Blvd.To SR579 NB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43651, -79.99483
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length976 ft (297.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,599 (2024)
Projected traffic19,836 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp K 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 K 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp K over Crosstown Blvd carry?

About 15,599 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp K over Crosstown Blvd?

The structure is 976 ft (297.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp K over Crosstown Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.