Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek
PoorBeaver County, Pennsylvania · Potter Twp · Structure no. 000000000003429
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 229 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,162
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 6,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,032 by 2039. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Frankfort Road over Raccoon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 6,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.