US Bridges

T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Queen · Structure no. 000000000004503

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete other carrying T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 110 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 6 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesT701 Queen Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationQueen
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.26191, -78.51162
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns T701 Queen Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.