US Bridges

On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch

Fair

Centre County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI SE Marengo · Structure no. 000000000009752

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch is a concrete slab carrying On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5 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 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 383 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesOn Tsr 965
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location2 MI SE Marengo
RouteState Highway 0
CountyCentre County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.71782, -77.99894
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2024)
Projected traffic383 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns On Tsr 965 over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.