Beaver Valley Expr over Relocated Raccoon Creek
FairBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.OF Aliquippa Inter. · Structure no. 000000000003516
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 390 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,435
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver Valley Expr over Relocated Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Beaver Valley Expr over Relocated Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 15,435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,168 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver Valley Expr over Relocated Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Beaver Valley Expr 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 Beaver Valley Expr over Relocated Raccoon Creek carry?
About 15,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Beaver Valley Expr 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 Beaver Valley Expr over Relocated Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.