US Bridges

New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr.

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N.JUNC.168&551 · Structure no. 000000000003737

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr. in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,121 by 2032. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Galilee RD
CrossesN.Fork Little Beaver Cr.
Location1.5 Mi. N.JUNC.168&551
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.82652, -80.41119
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2023)
Projected traffic1,121 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr. carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr.?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns New Galilee RD over N.Fork Little Beaver Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.