Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mile S. of Stoystown · Structure no. 000000000045184
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,444
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,444 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,653 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 4,444 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 281 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.