US Bridges

Ramp G over Ramp E

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp G over 1066 Ramp E · Structure no. 000000000002900

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,773
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp G over Ramp E is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp G over Ramp E in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 52 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 1,773 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,905 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp G
CrossesRamp E
LocationRamp G over 1066 Ramp E
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.35396, -79.84116
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2024)
Projected traffic6,905 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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$153,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp G over Ramp E built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Ramp G over Ramp E 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 G over Ramp E carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp G over Ramp E?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp G over Ramp E?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.