Beaver RD over Little Sewickley Creek
FairAllegheny County, Pennsylvania · 427001BEAV&L Sewick RD · Structure no. 000000000002581
- Built
- 1841
- 184 years old, rebuilt 1918
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,571
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver RD over Little Sewickley Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beaver RD over Little Sewickley Creek in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1841 and reconstructed in 1918, so it is 184 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 6 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver RD over Little Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1841, making it 184 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1918.
What condition is Beaver RD over Little Sewickley 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Beaver RD over Little Sewickley Creek carry?
About 3,571 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Beaver RD over Little Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver RD over Little Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.