T-449 Beaver Dam over Penns Creek
FairCentre County, Pennsylvania · 255 E of Int of SR 2012 · Structure no. 000000000009809
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-449 Beaver Dam over Penns Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying T-449 Beaver Dam over Penns Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-449 Beaver Dam over Penns Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is T-449 Beaver Dam over Penns 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does T-449 Beaver Dam over Penns Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is T-449 Beaver Dam over Penns Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns T-449 Beaver Dam over Penns Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.