Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Birmingham Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002745
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,310
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,310 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,886 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST carry?
About 6,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp R over Ramp S E F and Brady ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.