US Bridges

New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1500 E. of Roch-Mona.Br. · Structure no. 000000000003672

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 55 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,249 by 2032. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNew York Ave
CrossesNorfolksouth RR
Location1500 E. of Roch-Mona.Br.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7, -80.28333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2024)
Projected traffic2,249 by 2032
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
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$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns New York Ave over Norfolksouth RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.