Pa 985 over S Fork Branch Bens Creek

Poor Condition95 years old1,285 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySomerset
LocationForwardstown
CarriesPa 985
CrossesS Fork Branch Bens Creek
Coordinates40.21916, -79.02986

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length36.1 ft (11 m)
Max Span34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area117.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 2006)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,285 (2024)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000031502

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