Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake
FairBedford County, Pennsylvania · Shawnee State Park · Structure no. 000000000004559
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 203 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 73 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Main RD Bridge #2 over Shawnee Lake?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.