US Bridges

13th Street over Blockhouse Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 13th St.-New Brighton · Structure no. 000000000003665

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,981
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Street over Blockhouse Run is a concrete culvert carrying 13th Street over Blockhouse Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,981 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,121 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries13th Street
CrossesBlockhouse Run
Location13th St.-New Brighton
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.73291, -80.30322
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,981 (2024)
Projected traffic6,121 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 13th Street over Blockhouse Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th Street over Blockhouse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Street over Blockhouse Run carry?

About 3,981 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 13th Street over Blockhouse Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns 13th Street over Blockhouse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.