Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek
GoodBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 004035 Pattons Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003863
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Backbone RD over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.