US Bridges

Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Heinz Field · Structure no. 000000000002924

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
1,168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,624
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 11,624 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,859 by 2032. The structure is 1,168 ft (356 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp W
Crosses1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave
LocationNear Heinz Field
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.45, -80.00833
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,168 ft (356 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,624 (2024)
Projected traffic10,859 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$329,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave carry?

About 11,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave?

The structure is 1,168 ft (356 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp W over 1021 Rp.B & Scotland Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.