US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · Near Shawnee State Park · Structure no. 000000000004413

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,600
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 86 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 6 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,792 by 2030. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-76)
CrossesShawnee Creek; B-313
LocationNear Shawnee State Park
RouteInterstate 76
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01667, -78.60833
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2004)
Projected traffic34,792 by 2030
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313 built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313 carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-76) over Shawnee Creek; B-313?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.