US Bridges

Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Pennsylvania · Pymatuning State Park · Structure no. 000000000013555

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow in Crawford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2045. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDam Road
CrossesPymatuning Dam Overflow
LocationPymatuning State Park
RouteState Lands Road 7935
CountyCrawford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.4969, -80.4643
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$40,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Dam Road over Pymatuning Dam Overflow?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.