US Bridges

Pennsylvania Av over Norfolksouthern Railway

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 6000 SE Ohio State Line · Structure no. 000000000003503

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,817
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Av over Norfolksouthern Railway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Av over Norfolksouthern Railway in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,817 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,490 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPennsylvania Av
CrossesNorfolksouthern Railway
Location6000 SE Ohio State Line
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates40.83667, -80.505
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,817 (2024)
Projected traffic6,490 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Av over Norfolksouthern Railway built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Av over Norfolksouthern Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Av over Norfolksouthern Railway carry?

About 6,817 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Av over Norfolksouthern Railway?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Av over Norfolksouthern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.