US Bridges

Block House Run RD over Br.Block House Run

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Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 3145 N.E. of SR 1016 · Structure no. 000000000003671

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Block House Run RD over Br.Block House Run is a concrete slab carrying Block House Run RD over Br.Block House Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBlock House Run RD
CrossesBr.Block House Run
Location3145 N.E. of SR 1016
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.74895, -80.2851
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2023)
Projected traffic813 by 2032
Trucks4%
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$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Block House Run RD over Br.Block House Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Block House Run RD over Br.Block House 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 Block House Run RD over Br.Block House Run carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Block House Run RD over Br.Block House Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Block House Run RD over Br.Block House Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.