Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch
FairErie County, Pennsylvania · Greenfield Township · Structure no. 000000000016006
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,779
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch in Erie County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,779 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,367 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch 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 Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch carry?
About 1,779 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 89 Beaver Dam R over Over French Creek Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.