US Bridges

Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI NE of SR 0068 · Structure no. 000000000003528

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 36,348 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,806 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Valley Ex
CrossesTWP.RD.513
Location0.4 MI NE of SR 0068
RouteInterstate 376
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68507, -80.33548
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,348 (2024)
Projected traffic27,806 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513 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 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513 carry?

About 36,348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Ex over TWP.RD.513?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.