US Bridges

SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br

Good

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Venango Township · Structure no. 000000000016001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,779
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 89 Beaver Dam R
CrossesOver French Creek W Br
LocationVenango Township
RouteState Highway 89
Coordinates42.02479, -79.81825
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,779 (2023)
Projected traffic2,367 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br carry?

About 1,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek W Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.