US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd.

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. North of SR 0068 · Structure no. 000000000003491

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,775
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd. in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 68 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 8,775 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,594 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesSR 4016 Sharon Rd.
Location1 Mi. North of SR 0068
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70992, -80.30081
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,775 (2023)
Projected traffic14,594 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd. 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 Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd. carry?

About 8,775 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd.?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over SR 4016 Sharon Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.