FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 89,BEAVER DAM R

Carrying SR 89,BEAVER DAM R over OVER BAILEY BROOK

VENANGO TOWNSHIP, Erie, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 89,BEAVER DAM R

The SR 89,BEAVER DAM R bridge in Erie, Pennsylvania carries SR 89,BEAVER DAM R over OVER BAILEY BROOK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,779 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 89,BEAVER DAM R compares

▼ 6.6
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Pennsylvania bridges
331
Bridges in Erie · 20 in Poor condition
SR 89,BEAVER DAM R 32.7 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,779 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000016002

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 89,BEAVER DAM R is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 89,BEAVER DAM R against other structures in Erie and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 89,BEAVER DAM R?

SR 89,BEAVER DAM R in Erie, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 89,BEAVER DAM R inspected?

SR 89,BEAVER DAM R's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,779 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 89,BEAVER DAM R is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 89,BEAVER DAM R?

SR 89,BEAVER DAM R has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 89,BEAVER DAM R?

SR 89,BEAVER DAM R is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 89,BEAVER DAM R and does age affect safety?

SR 89,BEAVER DAM R was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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