T634 Covered Br RD over Bens Creek

Fair Condition149 years old50 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountySomerset
Location1.2 Mi.w.of Bens Creek
CarriesT634 Covered Br RD
CrossesBens Creek
Coordinates40.28115, -78.96411

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialWood or Timber
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length58.1 ft (17.7 m)
Max Span53.1 ft (16.2 m)
Deck Width11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Deck Area63.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1877 (reconstructed 1978)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic50 (2024)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000031841

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