US Bridges

Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · East of Beaver Val Intg · Structure no. 000000000003822

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,824
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76) in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 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 6,824 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,838 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLr 482 SR 0065
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationEast of Beaver Val Intg
RouteState Highway 65
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.79819, -80.29045
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,824 (2024)
Projected traffic6,838 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$808,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

About 6,824 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lr 482 SR 0065 over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.