US Bridges

SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run

Fair

Adams County, Pennsylvania · 2 Mi. N. Centennial · Structure no. 000000000000232

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,004
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run in Adams County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,004 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,499 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 2006
CrossesShovelsburg Run
Location2 Mi. N. Centennial
RouteState Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82394, -77.08218
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,004 (2024)
Projected traffic2,499 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run carry?

About 3,004 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2006 over Shovelsburg Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.