US Bridges

Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Ramp G over Appl 294 · Structure no. 000000000003730

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 6 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 2,676 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,551 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp G RD
CrossesSR 51 NB
LocationRamp G over Appl 294
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.59222, -80.24072
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,676 (2024)
Projected traffic2,551 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB 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 Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB carry?

About 2,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp G RD over SR 51 NB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.