US Bridges

Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Shippingport Nuc Plant · Structure no. 000000000003591

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,978
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs Run is a concrete culvert carrying Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 87 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 2,978 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,933 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesShippingport Hi RD
CrossesPeggs Run
LocationShippingport Nuc Plant
RouteState Highway 168
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.61853, -80.42789
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,978 (2024)
Projected traffic5,933 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$197,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs 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 2023.

How much traffic does Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs Run carry?

About 2,978 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Shippingport Hi RD over Peggs Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.