US Bridges

3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 3rd Ave Ramp to SR65 SB · Structure no. 000000000003920

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
798 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 50 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 1,275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,343 by 2032. The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries3rd Ave Ramp
CrossesSR 0065
Location3rd Ave Ramp to SR65 SB
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.68133, -80.25029
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length798 ft (243.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,275 (2024)
Projected traffic2,343 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065 carry?

About 1,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065?

The structure is 798 ft (243.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 3rd Ave Ramp over SR 0065?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.