Pennsylvania Av over Little Beaver Creek
FairBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. NW of SR 168 · Structure no. 000000000003498
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 330 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,955
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennsylvania Av over Little Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Av over Little Beaver Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 11,955 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,365 by 2032. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennsylvania Av over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Pennsylvania Av over Little Beaver Creek 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 Av over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 11,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Pennsylvania Av over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Pennsylvania Av over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.