US Bridges

Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Queen · Structure no. 000000000054087

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,049
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,049 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,452 by 2032. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaverdam RD
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationVillage of Queen
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.25972, -78.48833
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,049 (2023)
Projected traffic1,452 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 1,049 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverdam RD over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).