US Bridges

Ramp E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp E over Braddock Ave · Structure no. 000000000002766

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,983
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue 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 5,983 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,778 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp E 8010 EB
CrossesBraddock Avenue
LocationRamp E 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,983 (2024)
Projected traffic3,778 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue built?

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

What condition is Ramp E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue 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 E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue carry?

About 5,983 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E 8010 EB over Braddock Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.