US Bridges

Midland Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 5000 East of Ohio Line · Structure no. 000000000003558

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,308
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST is a concrete slab carrying Midland Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Road
CrossesLr 278-LIBERTY ST
Location5000 East of Ohio Line
RouteState Highway 68
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.64748, -80.50226
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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
CrossesHighway
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$78,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST 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 Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST carry?

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

How long is Midland Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Road over Lr 278-LIBERTY ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.