US Bridges

Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 3.3 MI S of SR 208 · Structure no. 000000000022207

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,777
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6,777 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,063 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeaver Valley Expy
CrossesTwp 593 Nashua Road
Location3.3 MI S of SR 208
RouteInterstate 376
Coordinates41.08191, -80.37996
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,777 (2024)
Projected traffic9,063 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road carry?

About 6,777 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Valley Expy over Twp 593 Nashua Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.