US Bridges

I-376 over CSX RR Private Road

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Shell Plant Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003521

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-376 over CSX RR Private Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-376 over CSX RR Private Road in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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 42,676 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,124 by 2032. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-376
CrossesCSX RR Private Road
LocationShell Plant Bridge
RouteInterstate 376
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67416, -80.32859
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,676 (2024)
Projected traffic20,124 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-376 over CSX RR Private Road built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I-376 over CSX RR Private Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-376 over CSX RR Private Road carry?

About 42,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-376 over CSX RR Private Road?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns I-376 over CSX RR Private Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.