Cemetery Road over Block House Run
PoorClosed to trafficBeaver County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI No of New Brighton · Structure no. 000000000041394
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cemetery Road over Block House Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cemetery Road over Block House Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cemetery Road over Block House Run built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cemetery Road over Block House Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Cemetery Road over Block House Run carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cemetery Road over Block House Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Cemetery Road over Block House Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.