US Bridges

SR 51 over CSX Railroad

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · SR 51 over CSX Railroad · Structure no. 000000000047114

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
189 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 51 over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 51 over CSX Railroad in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 9,739 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,980 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 51
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSR 51 over CSX Railroad
RouteState Highway 51
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.6825, -80.26563
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,739 (2023)
Projected traffic10,980 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 51 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 51 over CSX Railroad 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 51 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 51 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 51 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.