US Bridges

Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Birmingham Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002741

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,210 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 69 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 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,403 by 2032. The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp V
CrossesBrady ST and Ramp T
LocationBirmingham Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43333, -79.96667
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.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,210 ft (368.8 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,410 (2024)
Projected traffic13,403 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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$675,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T carry?

About 5,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T?

The structure is 1,210 ft (368.8 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp V over Brady ST and Ramp T?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.