US Bridges

T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run

Fair

Indiana County, Pennsylvania · CO#13 Btw T700 & T701 · Structure no. 000000000019440

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesT-974 Beckett Road
CrossesSouth Branch of Bear Run
LocationCO#13 Btw T700 & T701
RouteCity Street 0
CountyIndiana County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.8694, -78.81393
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$59,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run 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 T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-974 Beckett Road over South Branch of Bear Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.