US Bridges

Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Bedford AVE.O/228 1026 · Structure no. 000000000002891

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 63 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,785 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBedford Ave
CrossesRamps C and K
LocationBedford AVE.O/228 1026
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43833, -79.995
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2024)
Projected traffic22,785 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$747,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bedford Ave over Ramps C and K?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.