US Bridges

Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Aliquippa over SR 3016 · Structure no. 000000000003477

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,087
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,087 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,984 by 2032. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Bl
CrossesSR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue
LocationAliquippa over SR 3016
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61903, -80.24363
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,087 (2024)
Projected traffic8,984 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$537,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue carry?

About 11,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Bl over SR 3016-FRANKLIN Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.