US Bridges

T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond

Good

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 3 Miles N.W. of Harford · Structure no. 000000000032707

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond is a concrete culvert carrying T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesT-581 (plank Road)
CrossesTrib. Beaver Meadow Pond
Location3 Miles N.W. of Harford
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.79849, -75.75414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2011)
Projected traffic126 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond 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 T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns T-581 (plank Road) over Trib. Beaver Meadow Pond?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.