US Bridges

Pennsylvania Av over Small Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 400 S.E. of SR 4013 · Structure no. 000000000003496

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,074
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Av over Small Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pennsylvania Av over Small Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 10,074 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,727 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Av
CrossesSmall Run
Location400 S.E. of SR 4013
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79497, -80.42208
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,074 (2023)
Projected traffic9,727 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Av over Small Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Av over Small Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Av over Small Run carry?

About 10,074 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Av over Small Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).

Who owns Pennsylvania Av over Small Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.