US Bridges

T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree

FairPosted for load

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI NW of Beavertown · Structure no. 000000000031282

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesT-588 Beaver Twp.
CrossesOver Trib.To Middle Cree
Location.5 MI NW of Beavertown
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.76228, -77.1751
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2009)
Projected traffic309 by 2031
Trucks7%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$111,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns T-588 Beaver Twp. over Over Trib.To Middle Cree?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.