Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek
FairSchuylkill County, Pennsylvania · 3.8 M.S of Tuscarora · Structure no. 000000000030952
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1950
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 1997 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2017. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.
What condition is Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Catawissa RD over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.