Ramp H over Cliff Street
PoorAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · S Appr. Mckeesport-Duq · Structure no. 000000000002898
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,619
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp H over Cliff Street is a concrete frame carrying Ramp H over Cliff Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,619 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,709 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp H over Cliff Street built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp H over Cliff Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ramp H over Cliff Street carry?
About 2,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp H over Cliff Street?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp H over Cliff Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.