US Bridges

Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Pennsylvania · Damascus Twp 350FT SR1013 · Structure no. 000000000035850

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1998 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek in Wayne County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBuckley Lane T-689
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
LocationDamascus Twp 350FT SR1013
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.70521, -75.08399
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1998)
Projected traffic15 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Buckley Lane T-689 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.