US Bridges

T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605)

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Westmoreland Mall Entranc · Structure no. 000000000036926

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,392 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT605 Ramp a Road
CrossesUS 30 and Ramp a (T605)
LocationWestmoreland Mall Entranc
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.30317, -79.50727
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2024)
Projected traffic7,392 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$332,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605) carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605)?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns T605 Ramp a Road over US 30 and Ramp a (T605)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.