US Bridges

Ravensburg Blvd over Peters Creek

Fair

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 302002 Ravensburg North · Structure no. 000000000002515

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
720 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,011
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravensburg Blvd over Peters Creek is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Ravensburg Blvd over Peters Creek 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 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 9,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,950 by 2029. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRavensburg Blvd
CrossesPeters Creek
Location302002 Ravensburg North
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.30039, -79.89506
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length720 ft (219.5 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 (2006)
Projected traffic9,950 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravensburg Blvd over Peters Creek built?

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

What condition is Ravensburg Blvd over Peters Creek 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 Peters Creek carry?

About 9,011 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ravensburg Blvd over Peters Creek?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ravensburg Blvd over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.