US Bridges

Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · SR 4006 / SR 4001 Inter. · Structure no. 000000000003738

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
895
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel continuous frame carrying Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 885 by 2032. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesShenango Road
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationSR 4006 / SR 4001 Inter.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81681, -80.37533
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2023)
Projected traffic885 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Shenango Road over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.