US Bridges

Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Int Frishkorn & Blockhous · Structure no. 000000000046305

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesFrishkorn Road
CrossesTrib to Blockhouse Run
LocationInt Frishkorn & Blockhous
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75074, -80.28199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Frishkorn Road over Trib to Blockhouse Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.