US Bridges

Ramp J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002892

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,118 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,883
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy 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 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 12,883 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,998 by 2032. The structure is 1,118 ft (340.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp J (vets Brg)
CrossesN-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.44533, -79.99067
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,118 ft (340.8 m)
Longest span253 ft (77.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,883 (2024)
Projected traffic19,998 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy built?

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

What condition is Ramp J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy carry?

About 12,883 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy?

The structure is 1,118 ft (340.8 m) long with a longest span of 253 ft (77.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J (vets Brg) over N-S RR Pat Lrt Patebswy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.