US Bridges

Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Rmp.A Ft.Duq.To Stadium · Structure no. 000000000002837

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,420 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
7,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 7,027 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,377 by 2032. The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a
CrossesSR 65 SB Reedsdale ST
LocationRmp.A Ft.Duq.To Stadium
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44787, -80.01068
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,420 ft (432.8 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,377 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST carry?

About 7,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST?

The structure is 1,420 ft (432.8 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over SR 65 SB Reedsdale ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.