US Bridges

SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over Bailey Brook

Fair

Erie County, Pennsylvania · Venango Township · Structure no. 000000000016002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 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 Bailey Brook is a concrete culvert carrying SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over Bailey Brook in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89 Beaver Dam R
CrossesOver Bailey Brook
LocationVenango Township
RouteState Highway 89
CountyErie County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates42.03689, -79.82219
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 Bailey Brook built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over Bailey Brook 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over Bailey Brook 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 Bailey Brook?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 Beaver Dam R over Over Bailey Brook?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.