US Bridges

Ramp T over Pine Creek

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · N.B.Off Rp.@ Sharpsburg · Structure no. 000000000002829

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,179
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp T over Pine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp T over Pine Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 68 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 5,179 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp T
CrossesPine Creek
LocationN.B.Off Rp.@ Sharpsburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.49501, -79.94023
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,179 (2024)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$257,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp T over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ramp T over Pine Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp T over Pine Creek carry?

About 5,179 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp T over Pine Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp T over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.