US Bridges

Constitution Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 150S.E.Y&S R.R.At Crsig. · Structure no. 000000000003499

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,955
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C is a concrete slab carrying Constitution Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 73 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesConstitution Bl
CrossesTrib N Fork Little Bvr C
Location150S.E.Y&S R.R.At Crsig.
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80381, -80.44366
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,955 (2024)
Projected traffic10,365 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$321,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Constitution Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C 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 Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C carry?

About 11,955 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Bl over Trib N Fork Little Bvr C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.