US Bridges

Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Fort Duquesne Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002825

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
615 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,844
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 57 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 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,532 by 2032. The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp H RD
CrossesRamps C K & D
LocationFort Duquesne Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44301, -80.00729
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,844 (2024)
Projected traffic6,532 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$446,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D carry?

About 1,844 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D?

The structure is 615 ft (187.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H RD over Ramps C K & D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.