US Bridges

Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 100 West of TWP.RD.607 · Structure no. 000000000003633

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett Run is a concrete slab carrying Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 85 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBennett Run RD
CrossesBranch Bennett Run
Location100 West of TWP.RD.607
RouteState Highway 588
Coordinates40.7806, -80.30311
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,106 (2024)
Projected traffic5,998 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$118,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett Run carry?

About 4,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Run RD over Branch Bennett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.