Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek
PoorSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Forwardstown · Structure no. 000000000031502
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,285
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 94 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.
It carries about 1,285 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek carry?
About 1,285 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.