US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 004054 100 S/Mckinly Int · Structure no. 000000000003845

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
520
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 5 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesMckinley Run
Location004054 100 S/Mckinly Int
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7111, -80.28479
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$64,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Mckinley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.