US Bridges

Frankfort RD over SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a · Structure no. 000000000003445

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,994
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frankfort RD over SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frankfort RD over SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 68 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 5,994 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,604 by 2032. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFrankfort RD
CrossesSR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a
LocationSR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a
RouteState Highway 18
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70944, -80.29455
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,994 (2023)
Projected traffic5,604 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frankfort RD over SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Frankfort RD over SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a 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 SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a carry?

About 5,994 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Frankfort RD over SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Frankfort RD over SR 18 NB O/ 8041 Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.