US Bridges

Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 600N.OF Aliq.Interch. · Structure no. 000000000003513

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
15,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Valley Ex 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 15,435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,168 by 2032. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley Ex
CrossesSR 3013 Raccoon Creek
Location600N.OF Aliq.Interch.
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.60404, -80.30271
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,435 (2024)
Projected traffic14,168 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Ex 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 Ex 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 Ex over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek carry?

About 15,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3013 Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.