US Bridges

SR 549 over Beckwith Creek

Good

Bradford County, Pennsylvania · Village of Mosherville · Structure no. 000000000054733

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,325
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 549 over Beckwith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 549 over Beckwith Creek in Bradford 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 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 1,325 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,983 by 2037. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 549
CrossesBeckwith Creek
LocationVillage of Mosherville
RouteState Highway 549
CountyBradford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97593, -76.90919
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,325 (2024)
Projected traffic2,983 by 2037
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 549 over Beckwith Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 549 over Beckwith 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 549 over Beckwith Creek carry?

About 1,325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 549 over Beckwith Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 549 over Beckwith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.