US Bridges

Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 600 N of Aliq Inter · Structure no. 000000000003512

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 16,163 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,050 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley Expy
CrossesSR 3013 Raccoon Creek
Location600 N of Aliq Inter
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.60393, -80.30216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,163 (2024)
Projected traffic15,050 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek carry?

About 16,163 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Expy over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.