US Bridges

T-706 over Beaver Dam Run

FairPosted for load

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · 1.7 MI S. of Beaver Lake · Structure no. 000000000025125

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-706 over Beaver Dam Run is a concrete frame carrying T-706 over Beaver Dam Run in Lycoming 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT-706
CrossesBeaver Dam Run
Location1.7 MI S. of Beaver Lake
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.26749, -76.59141
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-706 over Beaver Dam Run built?

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

What condition is T-706 over Beaver Dam 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-706 over Beaver Dam Run carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-706 over Beaver Dam Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns T-706 over Beaver Dam Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.