US Bridges

Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 1.0 MI W of Highland Pk · Structure no. 000000000000603

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,992
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 62 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 40,992 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,086 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAllegheny Val Expy
CrossesRavine ST
Location1.0 MI W of Highland Pk
RouteState Highway 28
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49723, -79.93535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,992 (2024)
Projected traffic27,086 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST carry?

About 40,992 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Allegheny Val Expy over Ravine ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.