US Bridges

Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River

Good

Lawrence County, Pennsylvania · 300 W. of Twp RD 450 · Structure no. 000000000054291

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 134 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesChewton-Wurtemburg
CrossesTrib. to Beaver River
Location300 W. of Twp RD 450
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.8869, -80.31344
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic134 by 2032
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Chewton-Wurtemburg over Trib. to Beaver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.