US Bridges

Ohio River Bl over 8th Street

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · SR 0065 over 8th St. · Structure no. 000000000003547

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,061
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio River Bl over 8th Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohio River Bl over 8th Street in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 6 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 30,061 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,898 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOhio River Bl
Crosses8th Street
LocationSR 0065 over 8th St.
RouteState Highway 65
Coordinates40.68536, -80.25451
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,061 (2024)
Projected traffic61,898 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohio River Bl over 8th Street built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ohio River Bl over 8th Street 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 8th Street carry?

About 30,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ohio River Bl over 8th Street?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio River Bl over 8th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.