US Bridges

Ramp F over Chartiers Creek Werr

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Bridgeville Interchange · Structure no. 000000000044993

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,975
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F over Chartiers Creek Werr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F over Chartiers Creek Werr in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,975 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,208 by 2032. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesRamp F
CrossesChartiers Creek Werr
LocationBridgeville Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.3582, -80.11835
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck23 ft (7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,975 (2024)
Projected traffic15,208 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 F over Chartiers Creek Werr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp F over Chartiers Creek Werr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp F over Chartiers Creek Werr carry?

About 6,975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F over Chartiers Creek Werr?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F over Chartiers Creek Werr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.