US Bridges

Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run

Good

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · 200 SE of Lewis Alley · Structure no. 000000000057491

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPittsfield Ave.
CrossesBlockhouse Run
Location200 SE of Lewis Alley
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBeaver County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.72543, -80.30294
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic75 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pittsfield Ave. over Blockhouse Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.