US Bridges

Ramp B over Braddock Ave.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Rp.B over Braddock Ave. · Structure no. 000000000002762

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,963
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over Braddock Ave. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over Braddock Ave. 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 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 2,963 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B
CrossesBraddock Ave.
LocationRp.B over Braddock Ave.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42833, -79.96667
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,963 (2024)
Projected traffic3,140 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$197,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B over Braddock Ave. built?

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

What condition is Ramp B over Braddock Ave. 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 B over Braddock Ave. carry?

About 2,963 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B over Braddock Ave.?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over Braddock Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.