US Bridges

Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S RR

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Beaver-Rochester Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003487

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
993 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,894
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S RR is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S RR in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 19,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,775 by 2033. The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeaver-Rocheste
CrossesSR 65 Beaver R N-S RR
LocationBeaver-Rochester Bridge
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.70136, -80.29129
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length993 ft (302.7 m)
Longest span365 ft (111.3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,894 (2024)
Projected traffic26,775 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S RR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S RR carry?

About 19,894 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S RR?

The structure is 993 ft (302.7 m) long with a longest span of 365 ft (111.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver-Rocheste over SR 65 Beaver R N-S RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.