US Bridges

Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 31st St/Rt 28 Ramp D · Structure no. 000000000048089

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
347 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2030. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesRamp D
CrossesAdj to Norfolk Southern
Location31st St/Rt 28 Ramp D
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.465, -79.97944
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length347 ft (105.8 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern?

The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D over Adj to Norfolk Southern?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.