US Bridges

SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver Run

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 4 MI W of Mooresburg · Structure no. 000000000028319

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,299
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver Run is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver Run in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,686 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 45
CrossesOver Br. of Beaver Run
Location4 MI W of Mooresburg
RouteState Highway 45
CountyMontour County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.97484, -76.75532
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2024)
Projected traffic3,686 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$113,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver Run built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver Run carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 45 over Over Br. of Beaver Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.