US Bridges

Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mi. NE of TWP.RD.607 · Structure no. 000000000003634

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,106
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 4,106 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,998 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett Run RD
CrossesBennett Run
Location0.3 Mi. NE of TWP.RD.607
RouteState Highway 588
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.78337, -80.29756
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed3.7 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 Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bennett Run RD over 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 Bennett Run carry?

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

How long is Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett Run RD over Bennett Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.