US Bridges

Concord Church RD over Barris Creek

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 100W.OF Brush Crk.Pk. · Structure no. 000000000003636

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,315
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord Church RD over Barris Creek is a concrete slab carrying Concord Church RD over Barris Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 84 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,373 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesConcord Church RD
CrossesBarris Creek
Location100W.OF Brush Crk.Pk.
RouteState Highway 588
Coordinates40.78531, -80.23991
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2024)
Projected traffic2,373 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord Church RD over Barris Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Concord Church RD over Barris Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Concord Church RD over Barris Creek carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Concord Church RD over Barris Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Concord Church RD over Barris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.