US Bridges

Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr.

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Lr 538 over Raccoon Creek · Structure no. 000000000003469

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,708
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr. in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 41 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 4,708 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,968 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLincoln Hw
CrossesOver Raccoon Cr.
LocationLr 538 over Raccoon Creek
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.49915, -80.3634
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,708 (2024)
Projected traffic7,968 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr. 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr. carry?

About 4,708 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr.?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Hw over Over Raccoon Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.