US Bridges

Vets Mem Br over Beaver River

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SE Fallston Br · Structure no. 000000000048978

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
600 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vets Mem Br over Beaver River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vets Mem Br over Beaver River in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,338 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVets Mem Br
CrossesBeaver River
Location1 MI SE Fallston Br
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.71491, -80.30144
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,220 (2019)
Projected traffic11,338 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vets Mem Br over Beaver River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vets Mem Br over Beaver River 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 Vets Mem Br over Beaver River carry?

About 10,220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vets Mem Br over Beaver River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Vets Mem Br over Beaver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.