US Bridges

Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · Koppel Bridge · Structure no. 000000000057032

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,236
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,236 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,923 by 2032. The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKoppel Bridge
CrossesCSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv
LocationKoppel Bridge
RouteState Highway 351
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.84144, -80.31694
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,240 ft (378 m)
Longest span327 ft (99.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,236 (2023)
Projected traffic6,923 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv 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 Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv carry?

About 6,236 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv?

The structure is 1,240 ft (378 m) long with a longest span of 327 ft (99.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Koppel Bridge over CSX Nsrc & Beaver Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.