Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Pennsylvania · 037011 Little Beaver Twp · Structure no. 000000000022522
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892, so it is 133 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Wallace RD over Nrth Fork Lil Beav Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.