US Bridges

Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Blvd.Of Alies to Lib. Br · Structure no. 000000000045326

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
432 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local is a steel truss - deck carrying Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,497 by 2032. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlvd Al.Ramp
Crosses1st Ave 2nd Ave Local
LocationBlvd.Of Alies to Lib. Br
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.42917, -79.99917
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span242 ft (73.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic4,497 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 242 ft (73.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave 2nd Ave Local?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.