US Bridges

Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 50 West of Twp. Rd. 480 · Structure no. 000000000003716

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 474 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPark RD
CrossesBr.Little Traverse Creek
Location50 West of Twp. Rd. 480
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.51593, -80.35676
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$51,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek 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 Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Park RD over Br.Little Traverse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.