US Bridges

SR 0819 over Beaver Run

Fair

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania · Washington & Bell Twps. · Structure no. 000000000036275

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,729
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0819 over Beaver Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0819 over Beaver Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 61 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 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 2,729 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,374 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 0819
CrossesBeaver Run
LocationWashington & Bell Twps.
RouteState Highway 819
CountyWestmoreland County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.57384, -79.56818
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,729 (2024)
Projected traffic3,374 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$361,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0819 over Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 0819 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0819 over Beaver Run carry?

About 2,729 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 0819 over Beaver Run?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0819 over Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.