US Bridges

E-Hookstown RD over Raccoon Creek

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 004036 Links Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003864

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E-Hookstown RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E-Hookstown RD over Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE-Hookstown RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location004036 Links Bridge
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.52195, -80.33588
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$873,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E-Hookstown RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E-Hookstown 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 E-Hookstown RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E-Hookstown RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E-Hookstown RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.