US Bridges

SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir

Good

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Bell Township · Structure no. 000000000036187

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,776
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 73 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 1,776 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,094 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 0286
CrossesBeaver Run Reservoir
LocationBell Township
RouteState Highway 286
Coordinates40.48516, -79.55373
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,776 (2024)
Projected traffic2,094 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir carry?

About 1,776 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0286 over Beaver Run Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.