Pa 96 over Shawnee Creek & Lake
GoodBedford County, Pennsylvania · 0.8 Mile South of US 30 · Structure no. 000000000004053
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 705
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 96 over Shawnee Creek & Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 96 over Shawnee Creek & 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 96 over Shawnee Creek & 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 Shawnee Creek & 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 Shawnee Creek & Lake carry?
About 705 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Pa 96 over Shawnee Creek & Lake?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 96 over Shawnee Creek & Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.