US Bridges

Ramp a over SR 0051

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Rochester-Bridgewater Bri · Structure no. 000000000003924

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,199
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a over SR 0051 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a over SR 0051 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 69 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 5,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,518 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a
CrossesSR 0051
LocationRochester-Bridgewater Bri
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.69167, -80.28333
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,199 (2024)
Projected traffic14,518 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a over SR 0051 built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ramp a over SR 0051 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a over SR 0051 carry?

About 5,199 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a over SR 0051?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a over SR 0051?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.