T-710 Kato Road over North Fork Beech Creek
FairCentre County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Miles NE of T-711 · Structure no. 000000000009837
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T-710 Kato Road over North Fork Beech Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-710 Kato Road over North Fork Beech Creek in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 53 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was T-710 Kato Road over North Fork Beech Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is T-710 Kato Road over North Fork 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does T-710 Kato Road over North Fork Beech Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T-710 Kato Road over North Fork Beech Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns T-710 Kato Road over North Fork Beech Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.