US Bridges

Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv.

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Rochester Monaca Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003442

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,395
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv. is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv. in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 15,395 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,313 by 2040. The structure is 2,116 ft (645 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRochester Monaca
CrossesSR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv.
LocationRochester Monaca Bridge
RouteState Highway 18
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.694, -80.28149
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,116 ft (645 m)
Longest span780 ft (237.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,395 (2024)
Projected traffic13,313 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv. carry?

About 15,395 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv.?

The structure is 2,116 ft (645 m) long with a longest span of 780 ft (237.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rochester Monaca over SR 65 RR Local Ohio Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.