US Bridges

Ramp E over Embankment

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · @ Inter W/ 31st Bridge · Structure no. 000000000048090

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp E over Embankment is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp E over Embankment 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 3,085 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2025. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp E
CrossesEmbankment
Location@ Inter W/ 31st Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.46442, -79.97998
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 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 traffic3,085 (2024)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2025
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 E over Embankment built?

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

What condition is Ramp E over Embankment 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 E over Embankment carry?

About 3,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp E over Embankment?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp E over Embankment?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.