Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodSomerset County, Pennsylvania · 0.5 Mi. N. of Jennerstown · Structure no. 000000000045611
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,853
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Creek in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,853 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,437 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pa 985 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 1,853 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 985 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.