US Bridges

SR 0066 over Beaver Run

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Salem Township · Structure no. 000000000036024

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,749
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0066 over Beaver Run is a concrete culvert carrying SR 0066 over Beaver Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30,749 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,029 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 0066
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationSalem Township
RouteState Highway 66
Coordinates40.39165, -79.57032
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,749 (2024)
Projected traffic14,029 by 2032
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 0066 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 0066 over Beaver Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0066 over Beaver Run carry?

About 30,749 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 0066 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 0066 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.