US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk

PoorPosted for load

Columbiana County, Ohio · 0.83 MI E of Allen RD · Structure no. 1560605

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk is a steel culvert carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk in Columbiana County, Ohio. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,080 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesMid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk
Location0.83 MI E of Allen RD
RouteCity Street PNNSL
CountyColumbiana County
StateOhio
Coordinates40.90712, -80.87409
Functional classUrban Local

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2025)
Projected traffic2,080 by 2045
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Mid Fork Lttl Beaver Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.