US Bridges

Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Monaca & East Rochester · Structure no. 000000000003482

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
2,037 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 66 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 12,176 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,233 by 2039. The structure is 2,037 ft (620.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMonaca & East Roch
CrossesTR65SB Ohiorv NS RR
LocationMonaca & East Rochester
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69233, -80.26737
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,037 ft (620.9 m)
Longest span730 ft (222.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,176 (2024)
Projected traffic18,233 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR carry?

About 12,176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR?

The structure is 2,037 ft (620.9 m) long with a longest span of 730 ft (222.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Monaca & East Roch over TR65SB Ohiorv NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.