T-505 over Beech Creek
FairCentre County, Pennsylvania · Village of Orviston · Structure no. 000000000009804
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 242
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-505 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-505 over Beech Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 36 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 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 242 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 339 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-505 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is T-505 over Beech 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does T-505 over Beech Creek carry?
About 242 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is T-505 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns T-505 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.