US Bridges

T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run

Good

Armstrong County, Pennsylvania · 340 Ft W of SR 2020 · Structure no. 000000000047609

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run is a concrete slab carrying T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesT-603 Shale RD
CrossesNorth Branch Cherry Run
Location340 Ft W of SR 2020
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.7225, -79.43082
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2012)
Projected traffic110 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns T-603 Shale RD over North Branch Cherry Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.