T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run
PoorClosed to trafficBedford County, Pennsylvania · 4 Mi.Sw. Bedford Springs · Structure no. 000000000004462
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns T408 Sweetroot RD over Shobers Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.