US Bridges

Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1.6 MI S of Greengarden R · Structure no. 000000000003507

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,291
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 56 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 14,291 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,656 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Valley Expy
CrossesBryson Road
Location1.6 MI S of Greengarden R
RouteInterstate 376
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57853, -80.28934
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,291 (2023)
Projected traffic10,656 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$642,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road carry?

About 14,291 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Expy over Bryson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.