US Bridges

SR 4031 over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 MI W of Queen · Structure no. 000000000055927

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4031 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4031 over Beaverdam Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 222 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 4031
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Queen
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.27096, -78.53125
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4031 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4031 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 4031 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4031 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4031 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.