US Bridges

Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R

Poor

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · 100 S.E. of SR 3077 · Structure no. 000000000001837

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 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.

It carries about 12,698 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,330 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBeaver Grade RD
CrossesMontr Trlwy & Montour R
Location100 S.E. of SR 3077
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.46638, -80.15578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,698 (2024)
Projected traffic19,330 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R carry?

About 12,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Grade RD over Montr Trlwy & Montour R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.