US Bridges

Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Near RR Overhead · Structure no. 000000000003439

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run is a concrete slab carrying Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,565 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,435 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Av
CrossesMarkeys Run
LocationNear RR Overhead
RouteState Highway 18
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68947, -80.28624
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,565 (2024)
Projected traffic22,435 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run 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 Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run carry?

About 19,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Av over Markeys Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.