Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD
FairBeaver County, Pennsylvania · Vanport Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003522
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,767 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,676
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 1,767 ft (538.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD carry?
About 42,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD?
The structure is 1,767 ft (538.6 m) long with a longest span of 715 ft (217.9 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Vanport Bridge over Ohio Riv N&s RR Haul RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.