Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · Neville Island Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002778
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 499 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,865
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 5,865 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,703 by 2032. The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79 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 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79 carry?
About 5,865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79?
The structure is 499 ft (152.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp-E to 79 NB over Nev. Is. Ramp to NB 79?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.