US Bridges

Midland Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 100 West of Sebring Rd. · Structure no. 000000000003566

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,628
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midland Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Beaver RD
CrossesNorfolk Southern Railway
Location100 West of Sebring Rd.
RouteState Highway 68
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67768, -80.34116
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway 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 Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway carry?

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

How long is Midland Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Beaver RD over Norfolk Southern Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.