US Bridges

W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run

PoorClosed to traffic

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.Sw.Of Middle Creek · Structure no. 000000000031311

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 100 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesW.Beaver Twp T467
CrossesUlsh Gap Run
Location2 Mi.Sw.Of Middle Creek
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.75216, -77.29259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns W.Beaver Twp T467 over Ulsh Gap Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.