US Bridges

Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek

Good

Snyder County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. SE of New Berlin · Structure no. 000000000046598

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek in Snyder County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2033. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBenfer Dr. (T-507)
CrossesTrib. to Penns Creek
Location1.5 Mi. SE of New Berlin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.87558, -76.95461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2011)
Projected traffic252 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Benfer Dr. (T-507) over Trib. to Penns Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.