Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek
PoorPosted for loadBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 102001 Big Sewick Ck Brdg · Structure no. 000000000003842
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Valley RD over Big Sewickley Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.