US Bridges

Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Veterans Bridge · Structure no. 000000000002932

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
899 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,062
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 11,062 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,341 by 2032. The structure is 899 ft (274 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 G
CrossesMadison Norfolksouth RR
LocationVeterans Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46667, -80.01667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length899 ft (274 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,062 (2024)
Projected traffic21,341 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$702,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR carry?

About 11,062 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR?

The structure is 899 ft (274 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp G over Madison Norfolksouth RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.