US Bridges

Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 3200 North of SR 0551 · Structure no. 000000000003455

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
506 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,068
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 5 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 10,068 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,112 by 2032. The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBig Beaver Blvd
CrossesTrib to Wallace Run
Location3200 North of SR 0551
RouteState Highway 18
Coordinates40.7982, -80.3347
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length506 ft (154.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,068 (2024)
Projected traffic13,112 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$683,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace Run carry?

About 10,068 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace Run?

The structure is 506 ft (154.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Big Beaver Blvd over Trib to Wallace Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.