FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Blvd Al.Ramp

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

Blvd.of Alies to Lib. Br, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Blvd Al.Ramp

The Blvd Al.Ramp bridge in Allegheny, Pennsylvania carries Blvd Al.Ramp over 1st Ave, 2nd Ave, Local. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 131.7 meters (432 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,259 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Blvd Al.Ramp compares

▼ 5.7
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Pennsylvania bridges
356
Bridges in Allegheny · 16 in Poor condition
Blvd Al.Ramp 33.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
67.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
7.7
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
131.7 m (432 ft)
Deck Width
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,259 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000045326

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Blvd Al.Ramp is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Blvd Al.Ramp against other structures in Allegheny and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Blvd Al.Ramp?

Blvd Al.Ramp in Allegheny, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Blvd Al.Ramp inspected?

Blvd Al.Ramp's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,259 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Blvd Al.Ramp is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Blvd Al.Ramp?

Blvd Al.Ramp has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Blvd Al.Ramp?

Blvd Al.Ramp is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Blvd Al.Ramp and does age affect safety?

Blvd Al.Ramp was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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