Broad Street over Beaver Run
FairBucks County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.SOUTH Pa 212 14B01 · Structure no. 000000000006997
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,965
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Beaver Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Beaver Run in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 10,965 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Beaver Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Broad Street over Beaver Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Beaver Run carry?
About 10,965 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Beaver Run?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Beaver Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.