US Bridges

Ramp F over SR 0837

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp F over TR 837 · Structure no. 000000000002883

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over SR 0837 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over SR 0837 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,529 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,392 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp F
CrossesSR 0837
LocationRamp F over TR 837
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27, -79.89167
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,529 (2024)
Projected traffic7,392 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$18,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F over SR 0837 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp F 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 F over SR 0837 carry?

About 2,529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over SR 0837?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over SR 0837?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.