US Bridges

Constitution Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St)

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Bridgewater O/Sr 4042 · Structure no. 000000000003489

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,894
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Constitution Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St) in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 19,894 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,775 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Blvd.
CrossesSR 4042 (market St)
LocationBridgewater O/Sr 4042
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6991, -80.2926
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,894 (2024)
Projected traffic26,775 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St) built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Constitution Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St) 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 Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St) carry?

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

How long is Constitution Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St)?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Blvd. over SR 4042 (market St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.