US Bridges

Ramp E over Banksville RD

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp to SR 0019 NB · Structure no. 000000000002884

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,119
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E over Banksville RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E over Banksville RD in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 1,119 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,297 by 2032. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp E
CrossesBanksville RD
LocationRamp to SR 0019 NB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.4251, -80.02953
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,119 (2024)
Projected traffic13,297 by 2032
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp E over Banksville RD built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ramp E over Banksville RD 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E over Banksville RD carry?

About 1,119 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E over Banksville RD?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E over Banksville RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.