US Bridges

Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck.

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1000 North of SR 4013 · Structure no. 000000000003603

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,359
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck. in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 4,359 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,694 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTuscarawas RD
CrossesN.Fork Little Beaver Ck.
Location1000 North of SR 4013
RouteState Highway 168
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.80632, -80.42294
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,359 (2024)
Projected traffic6,694 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck. 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 Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck. carry?

About 4,359 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck.?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Tuscarawas RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.