US Bridges

Salem Church Road over Bieler Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI N of SR 4028 · Structure no. 000000000046601

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Church Road over Bieler Run is a concrete culvert carrying Salem Church Road over Bieler Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 682 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,037 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Church Road
CrossesBieler Run
Location1.5 MI N of SR 4028
RouteState Highway 168
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70194, -80.48417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic682 (2024)
Projected traffic1,037 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salem Church Road over Bieler Run built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Church Road over Bieler 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Salem Church Road over Bieler Run carry?

About 682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Salem Church Road over Bieler Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Salem Church Road over Bieler Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.