US Bridges

Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Neville Island Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002779

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,079
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,079 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,644 by 2032. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp H
CrossesPgh. Ind. Railroad
LocationNeville Island Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51137, -80.13562
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,079 (2024)
Projected traffic2,644 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad carry?

About 3,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H over Pgh. Ind. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.