US Bridges

T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Somerset County, Pennsylvania · 2.4 Mi.Sw.Of Stoystown · Structure no. 000000000031885

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesT-626 Tedrow Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2.4 Mi.Sw.Of Stoystown
RouteCity Street 0
CountySomerset County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08372, -78.98631
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
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$660,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns T-626 Tedrow Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.