US Bridges

T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek

FairPosted for load

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi.W.Of Bens Creek · Structure no. 000000000031841

Built
1877
148 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 148 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2044. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesT634 Covered Br RD
CrossesBens Creek
Location1.2 Mi.W.Of Bens Creek
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28115, -78.96411
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck7 ft (2.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic63 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$851,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek built?

It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is T634 Covered Br RD over 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.