US Bridges

Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD

Poor

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Inter. of Greengardenrd · Structure no. 000000000003511

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,186
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,186 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,261 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley Ex
CrossesSR 3016-GREEN Garden RD
LocationInter. of Greengardenrd
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.60091, -80.29941
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,186 (2023)
Projected traffic11,261 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD built?

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

What condition is Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD carry?

About 14,186 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-GREEN Garden RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.