US Bridges

SR 4031 over Beaver Branch

Fair

Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania · 0.3 Mile North of Pa 45 · Structure no. 000000000018893

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4031 over Beaver Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 4031 over Beaver Branch in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 78 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4031
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location0.3 Mile North of Pa 45
RouteState Highway 0
CountyHuntingdon County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.70544, -78.00192
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic357 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$651,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4031 over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 4031 over Beaver 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4031 over Beaver Branch carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 4031 over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4031 over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.