US Bridges

Ramp Ad over SR 0051

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · SR 68/51 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000003926

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ad over SR 0051 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ad over SR 0051 in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 70 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 8,406 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,796 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ad
CrossesSR 0051
LocationSR 68/51 Interchange
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.7, -80.3
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,406 (2024)
Projected traffic19,796 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 Ad over SR 0051 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Ramp Ad 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Ad over SR 0051 carry?

About 8,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ad over SR 0051?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ad over SR 0051?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.