US Bridges

SR 150-PA 150 over Beech Creek

Fair

Clinton County, Pennsylvania · Beech Creek Boro · Structure no. 000000000012159

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
149 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,865
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 150-PA 150 over Beech Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 150-PA 150 over Beech Creek in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 90 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 3,865 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,210 by 2043. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 150-PA 150
CrossesBeech Creek
LocationBeech Creek Boro
RouteState Highway 150
CountyClinton County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.07483, -77.59203
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,865 (2024)
Projected traffic5,210 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 150-PA 150 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 150-PA 150 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 150-PA 150 over Beech Creek carry?

About 3,865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 150-PA 150 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 150-PA 150 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.