US Bridges

Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Raccoon Twp-Fishpot Run · Structure no. 000000000003711

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot Run is a concrete slab carrying Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 172 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRaccoon Creek RD
CrossesFish Pot Run
LocationRaccoon Twp-Fishpot Run
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.63704, -80.34595
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2032
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot Run carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Raccoon Creek RD over Fish Pot Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.