US Bridges

Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 400 East of Hoenig RD · Structure no. 000000000041000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCooney Hollow Road
CrossesTrib Big Sewickley Creek
Location400 East of Hoenig RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.60988, -80.18042
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic20 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cooney Hollow Road over Trib Big Sewickley Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.