US Bridges

Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand Ave

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Neville Island Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002780

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
606 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,371
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand Ave is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 52 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 7,371 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,606 by 2032. The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp J
CrossesMaint. Yard Grand Ave
LocationNeville Island Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51264, -80.13549
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length606 ft (184.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,371 (2024)
Projected traffic4,606 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand Ave built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand Ave carry?

About 7,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand Ave?

The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J over Maint. Yard Grand Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.