US Bridges

Ramp E over SR 0837

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Elizabeth Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002881

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
852
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E over SR 0837 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E over SR 0837 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 78 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 852 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,899 by 2031. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E
CrossesSR 0837
LocationElizabeth Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27627, -79.8909
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.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic852 (2024)
Projected traffic6,899 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E over SR 0837 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ramp E over SR 0837 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E over SR 0837 carry?

About 852 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E over SR 0837?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E over SR 0837?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.