US Bridges

Ravine ST over Homestead Run

Good

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · HV04 Homeville CR # 4 · Structure no. 000000000002646

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,790
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ravine ST over Homestead Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ravine ST over Homestead Run in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,790 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2023. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRavine ST
CrossesHomestead Run
LocationHV04 Homeville CR # 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.39649, -79.89531
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,790 (2010)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2023
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ravine ST over Homestead Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Ravine ST over Homestead Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ravine ST over Homestead Run carry?

About 7,790 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ravine ST over Homestead Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ravine ST over Homestead Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.