US Bridges

Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch

Good

Bedford County, Pennsylvania · 2.3 Mi.W.Of Shellsburg · Structure no. 000000000053613

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,577
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch in Bedford County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,577 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,295 by 2037. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLincoln HWY
CrossesShawnee Branch
Location2.3 Mi.W.Of Shellsburg
RouteU.S. Route 30
Coordinates40.04193, -78.67956
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,577 (2024)
Projected traffic2,295 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch 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 Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch carry?

About 2,577 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln HWY over Shawnee Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).