US Bridges

Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad

Fair

Washington County, Pennsylvania · Marianna Bridge NO.1 · Structure no. 000000000040542

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2036. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesBeeson Avenue
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
LocationMarianna Bridge NO.1
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01787, -80.09862
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2005)
Projected traffic60 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Beeson Avenue over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.