US Bridges

SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Shippingport Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003593

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,616 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 4,489 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,261 by 2032. The structure is 1,616 ft (492.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 168
CrossesN/S RR Service RD Ohior
LocationShippingport Bridge
RouteState Highway 168
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.62734, -80.43247
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,616 ft (492.6 m)
Longest span620 ft (189 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,489 (2024)
Projected traffic6,261 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.3 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior carry?

About 4,489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior?

The structure is 1,616 ft (492.6 m) long with a longest span of 620 ft (189 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 168 over N/S RR Service RD Ohior?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.