US Bridges

Ramp T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Birmingham Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002742

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,054 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,599
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps 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 13,599 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,961 by 2032. The structure is 1,054 ft (321.3 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 T
CrossesOver I376 SR2085 Ramps
LocationBirmingham Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43619, -79.97157
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 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 length1,054 ft (321.3 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,599 (2024)
Projected traffic15,961 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$102,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps built?

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

What condition is Ramp T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps 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 T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps carry?

About 13,599 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps?

The structure is 1,054 ft (321.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp T over Over I376 SR2085 Ramps?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.