Beaver County Bridge Report Card
Beaver County scores 65 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
Beaver County has 296 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 28 rated poor and 12 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.5% is at or below the 12.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 134,883 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Beaver County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 65/100 (D). The county has 296 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 28 in poor condition and 12 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 134,883 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 9.5% | 18.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.9% of measured traffic | 5.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 4.1% | 8.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,959,730 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 12.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 4.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 134,883 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Beaver County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovi RD over Crows Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,487 | 1930 |
| Cemetery Road over Block House Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1940 |
| Park Access Road over Two Mile Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1976 |
| Pa Tpk (i-76) over SR 1001 Beaver Riv Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 22,663 | 1952 |
| Beaver Valley Ex over Bunker Hill Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 16,163 | 1969 |
| Beaver Valley Expy over Bunker Hill Road | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,435 | 1969 |
| Beaver Valley Ex over SR 3016-green Garden RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,186 | 1969 |
| Constitution Bl over Elkhorn Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,739 | 1930 |
| Fallston Br over Beaver River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,523 | 1884 |
| Frankfort Road over Raccoon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,162 | 1932 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.