US Bridges

Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Elizabeth Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002882

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
503 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,719
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 2,719 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,224 by 2031. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp-C
CrossesNorfolk&southern RR
LocationElizabeth Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27688, -79.88962
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,719 (2024)
Projected traffic6,224 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$261,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR carry?

About 2,719 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp-C over Norfolk&southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.