US Bridges

Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated Raccoon Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI N of Aliquippa Int · Structure no. 000000000003514

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
390 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,163
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated 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 5 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 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBvr V Expwy I-376
CrossesRelocated Raccoon Creek
Location1 MI N of Aliquippa Int
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.60903, -80.31414
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,163 (2024)
Projected traffic15,050 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$468,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated Raccoon Creek carry?

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

How long is Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Bvr V Expwy I-376 over Relocated Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.