Ohio River Bl over French Point Creek
FairBeaver County, Pennsylvania · @ Merchant St. Extention · Structure no. 000000000003538
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 258 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,684
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ohio River Bl over French Point Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohio River Bl over French Point Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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 18,684 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,182 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ohio River Bl over French Point Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Ohio River Bl over French Point 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Ohio River Bl over French Point Creek carry?
About 18,684 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ohio River Bl over French Point Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Ohio River Bl over French Point Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.