US Bridges

Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051

Poor

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1025N.W. of SR 4013 · Structure no. 000000000003791

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 436 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesGeorgetown Rd.
CrossesSR 0051
Location1025N.W. of SR 4013
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7967, -80.42685
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 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
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2024)
Projected traffic459 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$216,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051 carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown Rd. over SR 0051?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.