US Bridges

SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 1.2 Mi. Se. of Mench · Structure no. 000000000045579

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 107 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 86 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 2018
CrossesShaffers Creek
Location1.2 Mi. Se. of Mench
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95398, -78.31119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2024)
Projected traffic86 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2018 over Shaffers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.