US Bridges

T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi.S.Of Hyndman · Structure no. 000000000004509

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
149 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 105 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesT-653 Shaffer Road
CrossesWills Creek
Location.5 Mi.S.Of Hyndman
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBedford County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.81256, -78.71641
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadRailroad
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic63 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns T-653 Shaffer Road over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.