Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Run
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi.S.Of Jennerstown · Structure no. 000000000031497
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Run in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 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 2,830 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,259 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 985 over Beaver Dam 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Run carry?
About 2,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Run?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.