US Bridges

Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Near Heinz Plant · Structure no. 000000000002934

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 6,141 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,536 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp J
CrossesSR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H
LocationNear Heinz Plant
RouteState Highway 0
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,141 (2024)
Projected traffic20,536 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H carry?

About 6,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J over SR 0028 Nb-Sb Ramp H?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.