Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek
FairSomerset County, Pennsylvania · Sulphur Springs · Structure no. 000000000031505
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,072
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 103 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 2,072 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 41 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek carry?
About 2,072 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 985 over North Fork of Bens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.