US Bridges

Ramp D over Rodi RD NB

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp D over Rodi Rd.N.B. · Structure no. 000000000002794

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,261
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D over Rodi RD NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D over Rodi RD NB in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 63 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 2,261 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,584 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D
CrossesRodi RD NB
LocationRamp D over Rodi Rd.N.B.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44152, -79.82845
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,261 (2024)
Projected traffic2,584 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D over Rodi RD NB built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Ramp D over Rodi RD NB 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 D over Rodi RD NB carry?

About 2,261 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D over Rodi RD NB?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D over Rodi RD NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.