US Bridges

Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 500 NW of Twp RD 703 · Structure no. 000000000046834

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
895
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR 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 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 895 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesEcho Valley RD
CrossesN Fork Little Beaver CR
Location500 NW of Twp RD 703
RouteState Highway 351
Coordinates40.84567, -80.41254
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic895 (2024)
Projected traffic1,165 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR built?

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

What condition is Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR 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 Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR carry?

About 895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Echo Valley RD over N Fork Little Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.