US Bridges

Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 200E.OF TWP.RD.300 · Structure no. 000000000003724

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
687
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 95 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 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHardins Run RD
CrossesNorth Fork Kings Creek
Location200E.OF TWP.RD.300
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.51467, -80.51003
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic687 (2023)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek carry?

About 687 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hardins Run RD over North Fork Kings Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.