US Bridges

Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. E. of Twp.Rd. 530 · Structure no. 000000000003579

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,288
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,288 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,829 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBocktown RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1/4 Mi. E. of Twp.Rd. 530
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates40.549, -80.31785
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,288 (2024)
Projected traffic5,829 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 3,288 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bocktown RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.