Liberty Avenue over Dry Run
FairBeaver County, Pennsylvania · 004049 Smiths Ferry Brdg · Structure no. 000000000003901
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Liberty Avenue over Dry Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Liberty Avenue over Dry Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 126 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Liberty Avenue over Dry Run built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Liberty Avenue over Dry 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Liberty Avenue over Dry Run carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Liberty Avenue over Dry Run?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Liberty Avenue over Dry Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.