US Bridges

Ramp E SR 8151 over Ramp C

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · .1 Mile S. Liberty Tunnel · Structure no. 000000000040675

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E SR 8151 over Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E SR 8151 over Ramp C in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp E SR 8151
CrossesRamp C
Location.1 Mile S. Liberty Tunnel
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.41944, -80
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2024)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 E SR 8151 over Ramp C built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp E SR 8151 over Ramp C 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp E SR 8151 over Ramp C carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E SR 8151 over Ramp C?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E SR 8151 over Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.