Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR
PoorBeaver County, Pennsylvania · East of Beaver Val Intg · Structure no. 000000000003821
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,546 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,663
- 2001 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR is a steel truss - deck carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 22,663 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,679 by 2030. The structure is 1,546 ft (471.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR carry?
About 22,663 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR?
The structure is 1,546 ft (471.2 m) long with a longest span of 410 ft (125 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv RR?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.