US Bridges

Ramp C over Saw Mill Run

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Behind Fort Pitt Garage · Structure no. 000000000002809

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C over Saw Mill Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Ramp C over Saw Mill Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 18,027 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,428 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp C
CrossesSaw Mill Run
LocationBehind Fort Pitt Garage
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.43172, -80.02771
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,027 (2024)
Projected traffic10,428 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C over Saw Mill Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C over Saw Mill Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp C over Saw Mill Run carry?

About 18,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C over Saw Mill Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C over Saw Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.