US Bridges

Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run

Good

Cumberland County, Pennsylvania · Shippensburg · Structure no. 000000000013783

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,289
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 9,289 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,417 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 696 Fayette ST
CrossesGum Run
LocationShippensburg
RouteState Highway 696
Coordinates40.04017, -77.51922
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,289 (2023)
Projected traffic11,417 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run carry?

About 9,289 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 696 Fayette ST over Gum Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.