US Bridges

Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Squirrel Hill Interchange · Structure no. 000000000002753

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,643
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,643 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,972 by 2032. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E 8008 EB
CrossesBeechwood Blvd
LocationSquirrel Hill Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42845, -79.92954
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,643 (2024)
Projected traffic8,972 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$81,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd carry?

About 14,643 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E 8008 EB over Beechwood Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.