Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109
FairBeaver County, Pennsylvania · Big Beaver Borough · Structure no. 000000000003798
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109 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 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2032. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109 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 2024.
How much traffic does Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109 carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Friendship Road over Pa Turnpike BV-109?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.