US Bridges

Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road

Poor

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of SR 3016 · Structure no. 000000000003517

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road 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 15,435 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,168 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley Expy
CrossesBunker Hill Road
Location1.5 MI N of SR 3016
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates40.61189, -80.31888
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 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
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$421,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road built?

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

What condition is Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road 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 Expy over Bunker Hill Road carry?

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

How long is Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.