US Bridges

Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SR 65 Marshall Ave. Inter · Structure no. 000000000002835

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,268 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 53 years old, younger 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 2,219 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,064 by 2032. The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C
CrossesChateau St. R/Rx Busline
LocationSR 65 Marshall Ave. Inter
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46105, -80.03146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,268 ft (386.5 m)
Longest span238 ft (72.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,219 (2024)
Projected traffic7,064 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline carry?

About 2,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline?

The structure is 1,268 ft (386.5 m) long with a longest span of 238 ft (72.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C over Chateau St. R/Rx Busline?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.