US Bridges

Frankfort RD over Traverse Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · @ Entr to Raccoon CR Park · Structure no. 000000000003425

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,312
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankfort RD over Traverse Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Frankfort RD over Traverse Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 1,312 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankfort RD
CrossesTraverse Creek
Location@ Entr to Raccoon CR Park
RouteState Highway 18
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.50345, -80.42383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,312 (2024)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankfort RD over Traverse Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankfort RD over Traverse 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Frankfort RD over Traverse Creek carry?

About 1,312 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Frankfort RD over Traverse Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Frankfort RD over Traverse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.