Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run
GoodCentre County, Pennsylvania · 31 Bear Meadows Road · Structure no. 000000000009858
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run in Centre County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 93 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bear Meadows Road over Galbraith Gap Run?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.