US Bridges

Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 004033 N/Rt 151 &bocktown · Structure no. 000000000003872

Built
1916
109 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 109 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTwp RT819 Ridge RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location004033 N/Rt 151 &bocktown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.55216, -80.30382
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RT819 Ridge RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.