US Bridges

Ramp F over Local Streets

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 300 S. of Mckees.-Duq.Br · Structure no. 000000000002897

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
893 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,174
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over Local Streets is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp F over Local Streets in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 53 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 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 4,174 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,046 by 2032. The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp F
CrossesLocal Streets
Location300 S. of Mckees.-Duq.Br
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35261, -79.8428
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length893 ft (272.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,174 (2024)
Projected traffic11,046 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$233,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F over Local Streets built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ramp F over Local Streets 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp F over Local Streets carry?

About 4,174 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over Local Streets?

The structure is 893 ft (272.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over Local Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.