Rock Springs RD over Beaver Run
PoorPosted for loadWestmoreland County, Pennsylvania · 0.9 MI North of Rt 22 · Structure no. 000000000036954
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rock Springs RD over Beaver Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Springs RD over Beaver Run in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 2 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2010. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rock Springs RD over Beaver Run built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rock Springs RD over Beaver 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Rock Springs RD over Beaver Run carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rock Springs RD over Beaver Run?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Rock Springs RD over Beaver Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.