US Bridges

Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. East of SR 4037 · Structure no. 000000000003563

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
780 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 10,628 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,463 by 2032. The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesMidland-Beaver RD
CrossesNorfolk Rr.Access Road
Location1/4 Mi. East of SR 4037
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates40.65671, -80.37266
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length780 ft (237.7 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,628 (2024)
Projected traffic11,463 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road carry?

About 10,628 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road?

The structure is 780 ft (237.7 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Midland-Beaver RD over Norfolk Rr.Access Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.