Fallston Br over Beaver River
PoorClosed to trafficBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 004026 Fallston Bridge · Structure no. 000000000003900
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 406 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,523
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fallston Br over Beaver River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying Fallston Br over Beaver River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 141 years old, older 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 6,523 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,850 by 2039. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fallston Br over Beaver River built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Fallston Br over Beaver River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Fallston Br over Beaver River carry?
About 6,523 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fallston Br over Beaver River?
The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Fallston Br over Beaver River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.