US Bridges

Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 Mile South of TR 30 · Structure no. 000000000004052

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
705
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 74 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 705 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesPa 96
CrossesKegg Run & Shawnee Lake
Location1.4 Mile South of TR 30
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates40.02976, -78.642
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic705 (2023)
Projected traffic781 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake carry?

About 705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 96 over Kegg Run & Shawnee Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.