US Bridges

Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 200S.MCCAUGHTRY Run Rd. · Structure no. 000000000003626

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected November 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
967
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 75 years old, older 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,690 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHollow RD
CrossesMccaughtry Run
Location200S.MCCAUGHTRY Run Rd.
RouteState Highway 551
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81774, -80.42346
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2024)
Projected traffic1,690 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run 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 November 2020.

How much traffic does Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hollow RD over Mccaughtry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.