US Bridges

Ramp H over N & S Ramp N

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002929

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
707 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,416
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp H over N & S Ramp N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp H over N & S Ramp N in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,416 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,770 by 2032. The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp H
CrossesN & S Ramp N
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.46667, -80.01667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length707 ft (215.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,416 (2024)
Projected traffic9,770 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp H over N & S Ramp N built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ramp H over N & S Ramp N in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp H over N & S Ramp N carry?

About 10,416 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp H over N & S Ramp N?

The structure is 707 ft (215.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp H over N & S Ramp N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.