US Bridges

Ramp F SB over Reedsdale St.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · West End Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002862

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
456 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,271
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F SB over Reedsdale St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F SB over Reedsdale St. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 4,271 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,572 by 2032. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp F SB
CrossesReedsdale St.
LocationWest End Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44922, -80.02626
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length456 ft (139 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,271 (2024)
Projected traffic6,572 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F SB over Reedsdale St. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp F SB over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp F SB over Reedsdale St. carry?

About 4,271 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F SB over Reedsdale St.?

The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F SB over Reedsdale St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.