US Bridges

SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Old Rochester-Bridgewater · Structure no. 000000000003783

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
648 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 92 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 3,402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,563 by 2032. The structure is 648 ft (197.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4042
CrossesN & S RR Beaver River
LocationOld Rochester-Bridgewater
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70135, -80.29121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length648 ft (197.5 m)
Longest span363 ft (110.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,402 (2024)
Projected traffic7,563 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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$2.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River carry?

About 3,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River?

The structure is 648 ft (197.5 m) long with a longest span of 363 ft (110.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4042 over N & S RR Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.