US Bridges

SR 958 over Over Bear Creek

Fair

Warren County, Pennsylvania · Freehold Township · Structure no. 000000000034093

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
306
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 958 over Over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 958 over Over Bear Creek in Warren County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 511 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 958
CrossesOver Bear Creek
LocationFreehold Township
RouteState Highway 958
CountyWarren County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.97654, -79.46946
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2024)
Projected traffic511 by 2032
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 958 over Over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is SR 958 over Over Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 958 over Over Bear Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 958 over Over Bear Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 958 over Over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.