US Bridges

SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp .1M W SR1031 · Structure no. 000000000035533

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,691 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 0371 TR 371
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationDamascus Twp .1M W SR1031
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates41.69817, -75.07974
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2024)
Projected traffic1,691 by 2032
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 0371 TR 371 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.