US Bridges

Main Street over Little Beaver Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 200 North of SR 0351 · Structure no. 000000000047877

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
791
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Little Beaver Creek in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 791 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location200 North of SR 0351
RouteState Highway 551
Coordinates40.86639, -80.46694
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic791 (2024)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2032
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Main Street over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Little Beaver Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Main Street over Little Beaver Creek carry?

About 791 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.