US Bridges

Ramp B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002886

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,798
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,798 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,466 by 2032. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp B
CrossesN-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.46667, -80.01667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,798 (2024)
Projected traffic23,466 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ramp B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy carry?

About 8,798 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over N-Srr Pat Lrt Pat Ebswy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.