US Bridges

Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Millvale 28 Interchnge · Structure no. 000000000002839

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081 is a concrete tee beam carrying Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 62 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,063 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a
CrossesRamp B SR 8081
LocationMillvale 28 Interchnge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.47, -79.96667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic4,063 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$137,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081 carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over Ramp B SR 8081?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.