US Bridges

SR 1031 Galilee RD over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp 2 M N TR 371 · Structure no. 000000000035643

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
276
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1031 Galilee RD over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1031 Galilee RD over Beaver Dam Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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 276 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1031 Galilee RD
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationDamascus Twp 2 M N TR 371
RouteState Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.71465, -75.10085
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic276 (2024)
Projected traffic445 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$404,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1031 Galilee RD over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 1031 Galilee RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1031 Galilee RD over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 276 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 1031 Galilee RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1031 Galilee RD over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.