US Bridges

Elmwood Blvd over N. Fork Little Beaver CR

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. S.W. of SR 4001 · Structure no. 000000000047426

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,548
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Blvd over N. Fork Little Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elmwood Blvd over N. Fork Little Beaver CR 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 2,548 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,688 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesElmwood Blvd
CrossesN. Fork Little Beaver CR
Location1/2 Mi. S.W. of SR 4001
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates40.81678, -80.41009
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,548 (2024)
Projected traffic2,688 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Elmwood Blvd over N. Fork Little Beaver CR built?

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

What condition is Elmwood Blvd 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 Elmwood Blvd over N. Fork Little Beaver CR carry?

About 2,548 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Blvd over N. Fork Little Beaver CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Blvd over N. Fork Little Beaver CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.