US Bridges

T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord Creek

Fair

Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania · 3 MI SW of Middletown Ctr · Structure no. 000000000032726

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord Creek in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesT541 (beaumont Rd)
CrossesGaylord Creek
Location3 MI SW of Middletown Ctr
RouteCity Street 0
CountySusquehanna County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.84396, -76.12123
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$415,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T541 (beaumont Rd) over Gaylord Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.