US Bridges

W. Beaver ST over Glade Run

Good

Butler County, Pennsylvania · Zelienople Boro · Structure no. 000000000053216

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,231
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Beaver ST over Glade Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Beaver ST over Glade Run in Butler County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 5,231 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,667 by 2037. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesW. Beaver ST
CrossesGlade Run
LocationZelienople Boro
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates40.78669, -80.14481
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,231 (2024)
Projected traffic5,667 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 W. Beaver ST over Glade Run built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. Beaver ST over Glade 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W. Beaver ST over Glade Run carry?

About 5,231 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W. Beaver ST over Glade Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns W. Beaver ST over Glade Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).