US Bridges

Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek

Poor

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 250 South of TWP.RD.482 · Structure no. 000000000003428

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,398
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek is a steel culvert carrying Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,398 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,569 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankfort RD
CrossesBranch Service Creek
Location250 South of TWP.RD.482
RouteState Highway 18
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57097, -80.39313
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,398 (2024)
Projected traffic4,569 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek carry?

About 2,398 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Frankfort RD over Branch Service Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.