US Bridges

Ramp E over SR 50 & Jane Street

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Carnegie Interchange · Structure no. 000000000002802

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
523 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E over SR 50 & Jane Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp E over SR 50 & Jane Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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 4,544 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,116 by 2032. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E
CrossesSR 50 & Jane Street
LocationCarnegie Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.41231, -80.07997
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length523 ft (159.4 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck40 ft (12.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,544 (2024)
Projected traffic5,116 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$537,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E over SR 50 & Jane Street built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Ramp E over SR 50 & Jane Street 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 over SR 50 & Jane Street carry?

About 4,544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E over SR 50 & Jane Street?

The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E over SR 50 & Jane Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.