US Bridges

Ramp E over Ramp F

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Fort Pitt Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002828

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,392
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E over Ramp F is a concrete frame carrying Ramp E over Ramp F in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,771 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp E
CrossesRamp F
LocationFort Pitt Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.44214, -80.0086
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,392 (2024)
Projected traffic18,771 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E over Ramp F built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ramp E over Ramp F in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp E over Ramp F carry?

About 1,392 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E over Ramp F?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E over Ramp F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.