US Bridges

Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 108006 0.3 MI N of Rt 19 · Structure no. 000000000002156

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,214
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 5 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 4,214 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Perry Hw
CrossesAbandoned RR Ravine
Location108006 0.3 MI N of Rt 19
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.56308, -80.04134
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,214 (2016)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine carry?

About 4,214 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Perry Hw over Abandoned RR Ravine?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.