US Bridges

Eastbrook Road over Beaver River

Fair

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi.N.E.Of SR 0018 · Structure no. 000000000022248

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
850 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastbrook Road over Beaver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastbrook Road over Beaver River in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 120 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 6 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 3,051 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2032. The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesEastbrook Road
CrossesBeaver River
Location1/2 Mi.N.E.Of SR 0018
RouteState Highway 168
Coordinates40.92399, -80.37082
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length850 ft (259.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,051 (2024)
Projected traffic3,820 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastbrook Road over Beaver River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Eastbrook Road over Beaver River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Eastbrook Road over Beaver River carry?

About 3,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Eastbrook Road over Beaver River?

The structure is 850 ft (259.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Eastbrook Road over Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.