US Bridges

Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 302001 Ravensburg Br No 1 · Structure no. 000000000002514

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
506 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,011
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 9,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2024. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRavensburg Blvd
CrossesWheeling & Lake Erie RR
Location302001 Ravensburg Br No 1
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllegheny County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.29796, -79.89414
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,011 (2007)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR carry?

About 9,011 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ravensburg Blvd over Wheeling & Lake Erie RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.