US Bridges

SR 45 over Beaver Run

Fair

Union County, Pennsylvania · Village of Vicksburg · Structure no. 000000000033411

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,622
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Beaver Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 45 over Beaver Run in Union County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 9,622 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,838 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69 mi (111 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationVillage of Vicksburg
RouteState Highway 45
CountyUnion County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.93907, -76.98595
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,622 (2024)
Projected traffic16,838 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed69 mi (111 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Beaver Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Beaver Run carry?

About 9,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.