US Bridges

Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Glasgow Bridge near Ohio · Structure no. 000000000003556

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,308 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2032. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMidland RD
CrossesLittle Beaver Ck
LocationGlasgow Bridge near Ohio
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates40.6449, -80.5127
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,308 (2024)
Projected traffic4,968 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck carry?

About 8,308 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Midland RD over Little Beaver Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.