US Bridges

Ramp E over Parking Lots

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · SR 65 Marshall Ave. Inter · Structure no. 000000000002843

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
558 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,613
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E over Parking Lots is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E over Parking Lots in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 54 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 1,613 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,107 by 2032. The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E
CrossesParking Lots
LocationSR 65 Marshall Ave. Inter
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46008, -80.03054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length558 ft (170.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,613 (2024)
Projected traffic4,107 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E over Parking Lots built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ramp E over Parking Lots 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 E over Parking Lots carry?

About 1,613 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E over Parking Lots?

The structure is 558 ft (170.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E over Parking Lots?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.