US Bridges

Ramp F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd.

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Ramp F to Parkway East · Structure no. 000000000002910

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
537 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,427
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd. in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 69 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 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 1,427 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,911 by 2032. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp F
CrossesRamp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd.
LocationRamp F to Parkway East
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.43333, -79.98333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,427 (2024)
Projected traffic4,911 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd. built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Ramp F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd. 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 F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd. carry?

About 1,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd.?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over Ramp C&d Ft.Pitt Blvd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.