Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Pennsylvania · West Finley Township · Structure no. 000000000057029
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run in Washington County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Wallace Hill Road over Beham Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.