US Bridges

Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 004002 0.5 MI W/Pa Tp EX2 · Structure no. 000000000003902

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
487 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,096
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 103 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 1,096 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHomewood Viaduct
CrossesN & S RR 2nd Ave Clark
Location004002 0.5 MI W/Pa Tp EX2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.81561, -80.32952
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length487 ft (148.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,096 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark carry?

About 1,096 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark?

The structure is 487 ft (148.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Homewood Viaduct over N & S RR 2nd Ave Clark?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.