US Bridges

37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1.3 MI E of Shenango Road · Structure no. 000000000003795

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,603
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,603 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,053 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries37th Street Ext
CrossesBeaver Val Expy Tp
Location1.3 MI E of Shenango Road
RouteState Highway 251
Coordinates40.78162, -80.35586
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,603 (2023)
Projected traffic8,053 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp carry?

About 5,603 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 37th Street Ext over Beaver Val Expy Tp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.