US Bridges

Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 200N.W.OF SR 0551 · Structure no. 000000000047407

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
810
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPetersburg Rd.
CrossesNorth Fork Little Beaver
Location200N.W.OF SR 0551
RouteState Highway 351
Coordinates40.86663, -80.46784
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2023)
Projected traffic707 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Petersburg Rd. over North Fork Little Beaver?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.