US Bridges

Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 MI NE of SR 4034 · Structure no. 000000000003562

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,838
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run is a masonry culvert carrying Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 101 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 6,838 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,494 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMidland Beaver RD
CrossesSix Mile Run
Location1/2 MI NE of SR 4034
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates40.64989, -80.41017
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,838 (2023)
Projected traffic8,494 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run carry?

About 6,838 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Midland Beaver RD over Six Mile Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.