US Bridges

Versailles Av over Ravine Street

PoorClosed to traffic

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 304005 Versailles Ave Via · Structure no. 000000000002519

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Versailles Av over Ravine Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Versailles Av over Ravine Street in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVersailles Av
CrossesRavine Street
Location304005 Versailles Ave Via
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.34631, -79.85269
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic15,400 by 2026
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Versailles Av over Ravine Street built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Versailles Av over Ravine Street in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Versailles Av over Ravine Street carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Versailles Av over Ravine Street?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Versailles Av over Ravine Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.