US Bridges

Pa 154 over Beech Flats Creek

Fair

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · South of Beech Flats · Structure no. 000000000006092

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
287
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 154 over Beech Flats Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pa 154 over Beech Flats Creek in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 287 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 515 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 154
CrossesBeech Flats Creek
LocationSouth of Beech Flats
RouteState Highway 154
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.62922, -76.81678
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic287 (2024)
Projected traffic515 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 154 over Beech Flats Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 154 over Beech Flats 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 154 over Beech Flats Creek carry?

About 287 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Pa 154 over Beech Flats Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 154 over Beech Flats Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.