US Bridges

Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 100 N.W. of SR 0168 · Structure no. 000000000003770

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
512
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 512 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestwood RD
CrossesUpper Dry Run
Location100 N.W. of SR 0168
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.66078, -80.47903
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic512 (2024)
Projected traffic329 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run carry?

About 512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Westwood RD over Upper Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.