Ramp U over Ramp E and Brady St.
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Birmingham Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002743
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,143
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp U over Ramp E and Brady St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp U over Ramp E and Brady St. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 71 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 9,143 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,313 by 2032. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp U over Ramp E and Brady St. built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Ramp U over Ramp E and Brady St. 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 U over Ramp E and Brady St. carry?
About 9,143 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp U over Ramp E and Brady St.?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp U over Ramp E and Brady St.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.