US Bridges

Ramp D over Hodge Street

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp to Bates Street · Structure no. 000000000002749

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D over Hodge Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D over Hodge Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 72 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,110 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRamp D
CrossesHodge Street
LocationRamp to Bates Street
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.43252, -79.95896
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2024)
Projected traffic4,110 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$72,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D over Hodge Street built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Ramp D over Hodge Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D over Hodge Street carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D over Hodge Street?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D over Hodge Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.